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Millipede Extermination Services
Stride Pest Control provides millipede control for homes and businesses across Central Texas, where these slow, many-legged crawlers live in damp mulch and soil and migrate indoors by the dozens after heavy rain or during drought. Millipedes are hard to keep out on your own because they travel in large numbers along the moist ground and slip through the smallest gaps near a foundation.
Stride treats millipedes through the Stride Forward integrated pest management process, built around cutting the moisture and harborage that draw them and sealing the gaps they use. Removing the damp conditions is what stops the migrations.
Every treatment is backed by a same-day service option and a satisfaction guarantee, and the products we use are odorless and colorless once dry. Because millipedes share the same damp ground as centipedes, Stride also handles centipede control and general pest control around your property.
Millipedes In Central Texas
Millipedes are harmless yard dwellers that become a problem only when they wander indoors in numbers.
| Trait | Millipede |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Long, rounded, dark body with two pairs of legs per segment |
| Movement | Slow; curls into a tight spiral when disturbed |
| Where they live | Damp mulch, leaf litter, soil, and under stones and logs |
| When they invade | After heavy rain or during drought, often by the dozens |
| What they eat | Decaying leaves and organic matter, not your home |
| Defense | Some release a harmless but foul-smelling fluid |
Millipedes only leave their damp ground when conditions push them out, which is why control focuses on the moisture and harborage around a home.
Signs You Have Millipedes
Millipedes make themselves known mostly by turning up where they do not belong:
- Millipedes crawling along the foundation, garage, or patio.
- Dead millipedes indoors, since they dry out and die quickly inside.
- Mass migrations onto driveways and walls after heavy rain.
- Damp mulch and leaf litter piled against the house.
- A curled, coiled shape when you find one disturbed.
Are Millipedes Dangerous?
Millipedes are harmless. They do not bite, sting, or spread disease, and they do not damage the home, furnishings, or stored food.
They are strictly a nuisance, and only in numbers. Some species release a foul-smelling defensive fluid if handled, which can stain but is otherwise harmless. Indoors they dry out and die within a day or two, so the real fix is keeping them from migrating in.
How We Get Rid of Millipedes
Stride treats millipedes through the five-step Stride Forward process, aimed at the moisture and harborage that drive them inside:
- Inspect. We check the damp mulch, leaf litter, and ground along the foundation, and the gaps and thresholds millipedes use.
- Identify. We confirm millipedes and the moisture conditions feeding the migration.
- Recommend. We point out the mulch to pull back, the drainage to fix, and the gaps to seal.
- Treat. We apply a residual barrier along the foundation, treat the harborage, and seal entry points and door thresholds.
- Evaluate. We monitor on recurring visits, since wet weather keeps pushing new millipedes toward the house.
Our GreenPro certification guides this reduced-risk approach.
How to Keep Millipedes Away
Keeping millipedes out is a matter of drying and sealing the perimeter:
- Pull mulch and leaf litter back from the foundation.
- Fix drainage and moisture so the ground near the house dries out.
- Seal gaps around the foundation and doors, and add door sweeps.
- Dethatch and aerate damp, thick lawns that hold moisture.
- Move firewood, debris, and stones away from the house.
Millipede Control Frequently Asked Questions
Why are millipedes coming into my house?
Millipedes migrate out of damp soil and mulch after heavy rain or during drought, and they slip in through foundation gaps and under doors. It is a weather-driven push, not an infestation breeding indoors.
Are millipedes dangerous?
No. They do not bite, sting, spread disease, or damage the home. They are a nuisance in numbers, and indoors they dry out and die within a day or two.
What’s the difference between a millipede and a centipede?
Millipedes are slow, rounded, and have two pairs of legs per segment, and they are harmless. Centipedes are fast, flattened, have one pair of legs per segment, and can bite. Millipedes curl up when disturbed; centipedes dart away.
How do I stop millipedes from coming in?
Reduce moisture around the foundation, pull mulch back from the house, and seal entry points. A drier perimeter and a residual barrier keep the migrations outside.
THE STRIDE FORWARD PROGRAM
Our Strategic ECO-BASED Protocol
Stride Forward is our Integrated Pest Management program where we partner with our clients in the long-term removal and prevention of pests. Keeping your property free of unwanted insects and rodents works best when we work together.
The program combines habitat manipulation, biological control, cultural behavior changes, and the targeted use of products designed to repel or eradicate pests. Our approach follows five steps, with non-chemical methods prioritized before any product application.
Our Certifications & Awards
Stride Pest Control holds QualityPro and GreenPro certifications through the NPMA’s Foundation for Professional Pest Management, and fewer than 3% of pest control companies nationwide hold both. QualityPro requires background checks on every service member, a drug-free workplace, and 16 standards that exceed state and federal requirements.
Our Austin and Round Rock office operates under Texas Department of Agriculture license TPCL #667951, with Burton Johnston as Responsible Certified Applicator. Our San Antonio office operates under TPCL #827449, with Alex Randall as Responsible Certified Applicator. Our office manager, Michael Honeycutt, is an Associate Certified Entomologist through the Entomological Society of America.
Founded in 2013, we have served nearly 12,000 customers across Central Texas and hold a 4.9-star rating across 2,400+ reviews with an A+ from the BBB.
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