Effective Centipede & Millipede Removal in Union County

Centipedes and millipedes are common pests in the garden and around the home. These insects are beneficial in that they eat other household pests. However, they also pose a risk to humans and pets. If you have an infestation of either of these insects, it is important to take action as soon as possible.

To schedule a service for centipede or millipedes control contact Universal Pest Control at (908) 403-3115.

Identifying a Centipede Infestation in Your Home

Centipedes are fast-moving insects with long bodies that have up to 15 pairs of legs. They are nocturnal, which means they are most active at night when people are sleeping. Centipedes are often found in basements, bathrooms, and other areas that are dark and humid. They are able to survive outdoors in warm climates, but are more common indoors during the summer months.

Signs of a centipede infestation include:

• Small holes in walls or wood
• Small droppings that look like crushed pepper
• Seeing centipedes in the daytime
• Seeing many dead or dying centipedes

Centipedes are attracted to moisture, so you may notice them in areas where there is a lot of moisture. For example, you may find them in the basement or near a humidifier. They are also attracted to food, so you may notice them in the kitchen or near pet food. Centipedes are nocturnal, so they are more active at night when people are sleeping.

How to Spot Millipede Problems in Your Property

Millipedes are slow-moving insects with many legs that have two pairs of wings. They are brown or black in color and have a round body that is about the size of a pencil. Millipedes are nocturnal and are often found in basements and other dark, humid areas inside the home.

Signs of a millipede infestation include:

• Small holes in walls or wood
• Small droppings that look like crushed pepper
• Seeing millipedes in the daytime
• Seeing many dead or dying millipedes

Millipedes are attracted to moisture, so you may notice them in areas where there is a lot of moisture. For example, you may find them in the basement or near a humidifier. They are also attracted to food, so you may notice them in the kitchen or near pet food. Millipedes are nocturnal, so they are more active at night when people are sleeping.

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