Centipede and Millipede Pest Control
Centipede and Millipede Pest Control in Reno, NV
Critter Bros offers the best centipede and millipede control in the Reno, NV area. Centipedes and millipedes are often confused with one another, as both insects are known for their several sets of legs. However, these bugs are actually quite different, with centipedes being predators that kill spiders and other insects, while millipedes feed on dead plant and animal material.
Centipedes can be beneficial, as they are natural pest control agents, and millipedes typically do not cause any harm. However, their frightening appearance may make homeowners uneasy, and many people do not want these bugs inside their houses. We get it! That’s why we offer the best centipede and millipede pest control in Reno, NV, and the surrounding areas.
We can also provide you with seal-outs and preventative pest control treatments to keep them from coming back. Contact our team to get on the schedule today at (775) 870-6061!
Pest Control for House Centipedes
House centipedes are typically a brownish-tan color, with flat bodies and very long legs. House centipedes have 15 pairs of legs, with two long antennae, which can give them the appearance of being over 3 inches long. House centipedes move very quickly, and their appearance can startle or frighten. Thankfully, house centipedes are mostly harmless. If cornered, they can pinch you with their front legs and inject venom, which can cause allergic reactions in some people.
Centipedes are mostly beneficial, as they are natural pest control agents that will feed on cockroaches, silverfish, spiders, and other household pests. House centipedes cannot survive in below-freezing temperatures, so as the weather cools off, they will seek shelter inside your home.
If you need centipede pest control services in Reno, Critter Bros is up to the task. Our team can eliminate the population of centipedes on your property with a combination of glue traps, insecticides, and dusts, like boric acid or diatomaceous earth.
Millipede Treatment Pest Control
Millipedes are very different from centipedes, as millipedes have rounded bodies, with two pairs of short legs per each body segment. Millipedes are brownish-black in color and about an inch long, and these bugs move much slower than centipedes.
Millipedes are scavengers that feed on dead plant and animal material and will stick to dark, hidden environments with high moisture, like crawl spaces, flower beds, rotting logs, mulch, or compost piles.
Millipedes will invade homes, sometimes in large numbers, when the outside weather gets too hot and dry to sustain them. You will most likely find millipedes inside your basement, kitchen, or living room, dead or curled up into a C shape, as the lack of moisture indoors won’t be able to sustain them.
If you need millipede control in Reno, contact the experts at Critter Bros. Our team will carefully apply pesticides outdoors to prevent millipedes from getting inside your home.
Centipede and Millipede Pest Control Cost
The cost of centipede and millipede pest control varies, based on several factors including what type of pest you are dealing with, the severity of the infestation, whether or not exclusions and preventative treatments are required, etc. That’s why we offer FREE inspections, so we can come out and assess the situation before giving you a customized quote for centipede and millipede pest control. Contact Critter Bros today at (775) 870-6061!
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How To Keep Centipedes and Millipedes Out Of Your House
Centipedes will enter your home through cracks and crevices in doors and windows, and they will also enter through sump pumps and basement floor drains. Installing screens or otherwise sealing off all these potential entry points can keep them out. Centipedes feed on insects and spiders, so a regular pest control program from Critter Bros can not only eliminate centipedes but also their food source.
Similarly, you can keep millipedes out by reducing excess moisture and removing debris. Removing debris like leaves, stones, mulch, grass clippings, etc from around your foundation can deter millipedes. Prevent water from accumulating in basement walls, in the crawl space, or near your foundation. Proper waterproofing will make your home much less suitable for millipedes. Additionally, Critter Bros can seal off all potential entry points for millipedes, and provide you with regular pest control treatments to keep them from coming back in the future.
Centipede Infestation Treatment Near Me
Centipedes and millipedes can be annoying or frightening to have in the home but don’t worry, Critter Bros can help. Our team of licensed experts will carefully analyze your property for signs of millipedes and centipedes, implement several control methods to limit their population, and seal off all their entry points so they can’t get back in. If you need help treating an infestation of centipedes and millipedes in your crawl space, basement, kitchen, garden, or anywhere else on your property, contact Critter Bros today to get started at (775) 870-6061!