Centipedes, millipedes and earwigs are occasional invaders. These pest invade your home anytime from late spring to early fall. The first step to control these occasional invaders is to conduct a thorough inspection of the structure and its surroundings to determine all possible breeding sites, harborage site, and pest entry points to the structure to determine the severity of the infestation.
To treat these pest infestations, we use residual pesticide to eliminate any breeding and harborage location. While DIY ant control methods may provide temporary relief, they are unlikely to fully eliminate the problem. Attempting to tackle any pest control on your own often leads to a frustrating cycle of the pests returning again and again. Save yourself the headache and let our professionals handle it. Talk to the exterminator near you! We serve Naperville, Aurora, Oswego & surrounding cities in DuPage, Will, Kane & Kendall counties. We use EPA approved methods and we are Structural Pest Control certified by the State of Illinois’ Department of Public Health.
Some Occasional Invaders We Treat: Best Pest Exterminator Near You!
Centipedes
Centipedes live usually live outdoor in damp area under leaves, stone, tree bark or in mulch. When these centipedes nest near the foundation of the home, they will occasionally enter the home. Larger centipedes may bite causing some pain. Centipedes are usually brownish, flattened and have many body segments ranging in length from 1 to 6 inches.
Treatment:
A thorough outdoor treatment is often necessary for centipedes or Millipedes control. Treatment of should be a 5-20 feet wide barrier around the structure. A well maintain landscape will help reduce the millipede’s infestation.
Millipedes
Millipedes also known as “thousand leggers” live outdoors in damp places such as under decaying leaves and in munch. They feed on decaying vegetable matter as well and new roots and green leaves. In dry weather millipedes in large numbers. Millipedes are brownish to gray and appear to have two pair of legs attached to most body segments. Millipedes that invade the home are .50 to 1.50 inch long and tend to coil up when resting.
Treatment:
A thorough outdoor treatment is often necessary for centipedes or millipedes control. Treatment of should be a 5-20 feet wide barrier around the structure. A well maintain landscape will help reduce the millipede’s infestation.
Earwigs
Earwigs are insects that are easily recognized by the pinchers at the end of the abdomen. In warm weather they build up in large number and then may invade homes. They are active at night and are attracted to light. During the day, they usually find shelter under stone, boards, and debris.
Treatment:
Treat foundation, flower beds and turf within a couple of yards for the home.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Centipedes, Millipedes, and Earwigs Extermination
What are the differences between centipedes, millipedes, and earwigs?
Centipedes are the fast movers, they have long, flat bodies and one pair of legs per segment. They hunt other bugs. Millipedes, on the other hand, are slower, rounder, and have two pairs of legs per segment. They mostly feed on old plants. Earwigs are smaller, dark-coloured, and have those little pincers on the back. They look scarier than they are.
How can I identify a centipede, millipede, or earwig infestation?
You will usually see them hanging out in damp places like under the sink, near drains, or in the basement. If they are popping up often, or you notice dead ones or shed skins, chances are they have settled in.
Are these pests harmful to humans or pets?
Centipedes can bite, but it’s not serious—just a small sting. Millipedes might irritate your skin if you handle them. Earwigs look mean with those pincers, but they won’t hurt you or your pets.
How do these pests enter my home?
Tiny cracks, open windows, loose door seals—they don’t need much space. If it’s damp or warm inside, that’s an open invite.
What attracts centipedes, millipedes, and earwigs to my property?
They are after moisture and shelter. If you have got piles of leaves, mulch, or just damp, dark spots around the house, that’s probably what drew them in.
How can I prevent these pests from invading my home?
Keep things dry. Fix leaks, run a dehumidifier, and seal any little openings. Outside, tidy up the yard and don’t let damp stuff pile up near the walls.
What is the best way to remove centipedes, millipedes, and earwigs?
Vacuum the ones you see, use sticky traps if needed, and seal cracks to stop more from coming in. If it feels like they are everywhere, calling in pest control might save you time.
Do these pests damage plants or structures?
Millipedes might nibble old plant bits, and earwigs might go after your garden, but they are not destructive. Centipedes are helpful sometimes—they eat other pests.
Are they active year-round or seasonal?
Some stick around all year, but you will usually notice them more in summer or when it’s humid. Millipedes especially like to come out after it rains a lot.
How do I control a centipede, millipede, or earwig infestation?
First step—cut the moisture. Then seal up any entry points. Clean up stuff like woodpiles or leaves near your home. Still dealing with them? It might be time to call in the pros.
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What Is Your Centipedes, Millipedes, or Earwigs Treatment Process?
- Inspection & Evaluation – The first step in our process is a FREE inspection & evaluation where we inspect your home, interior and exterior, to identify the root causes of infestation and create a plan to help you eradicate and manage the problem.
- Treatment for Protection: Next, we can perform the treatment at that time, or scheduled appointment date. Our technicians will use EPA approved methods to treat the perimeter of your home. Types of treatment varies, depending on types of pest infestation.
- Long-term Prevention: We provide maintenance plans to prevent creepy crawly pest infestation in the future and also provide recommendations on proactive steps you can take to prevent future ant problems.
How do I Keep My Property From Invading Pests.?
Things you can do to prevent centipedes, millipedes, or crickets from infesting your home are exclusion, and maintenance of structure.
Caulking around windows and exterior doors frame, caulking under siding at the base of the structure will help reduce the movement of bugs into your home. Removing any rotted wood from the structure, fixing leaky roof , windows, or fixing any leaky pipes will make your home less attractive for the insects to invade and nest in your home.
If bugs have already infested your property, it’s best to contact a pest control service in Naperville, Aurora & surrounding areas to help.
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