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Centipeds & Millipedes Lake Macquarie

Centipeds & Millipedes

Millipedes and centipedes are not pests that pose a major threat to people or animals, although they are unattractive.
A millipede has two sets of legs for each segment of its body and appears to move in a wave-like motion.
Millipedes legs are shorter and they cannot move very fast.
Millipedes feed on decaying plants and plant matter and can damage roots if there are too many of them in the soil.
Some are especially attracted to glasshouse plants. A centipede can travel at a much faster rate.

Some centipedes can live as long as six years, are poisonous, and have the ability to bite. Centipedes in the Southern part of the US get to be the largest and can grow up to 6 inches long.
A centipede can be distinguished from a millipede because it has fewer legs.
They use this primarily to kill the insects they are going to eat. To a human being, it feels like a bee sting and can be dangerous if there is an allergic reaction.
Millipedes are not poisonous but emit a fluid when they try to defend themselves.
They can project this fluid several inches away. The fluid causes irritation to the skin and should be removed right away. It may take additional time to scrub and remove the odour it leaves behind.

How to treat Centipeds & Millipedes

    • We combine three pest-control techniques applied on a single appointment on a single day and guarantee their effectiveness.
      of the treatment to eradicate the infestation completely.
    • No pest control method is perfect; by combining three various methods, each one compensates for the shortcomings of the other.
      which yields quick and dependable results in eliminating Millipedes.
    • Powder-Crack & Crevice Treatment
      We use a professional power duster to puff fine silica powder into cracks and crevices in infested areas.
      Millipedes often establish harborages in wall cavities or ducting.
      The powder coats the insides of the wall voids, killing pests that are already established there and preventing pests from
      from using these physically inaccessible areas as hiding or harborage zones.
      The powder is used on sensitive electronic items that are at risk of infestation, such as a power bar or a wall outlet.
    • Residual Surface Spray
      At Addison, we use the highest-quality residual spray available on the market. Unlike the sprays used by many competitors,
      Our spray has a 3-month residual value, which means it remains active and continues to kill bugs for a full three months.
      Our spray is a non-toxic pyrethroid, which means it is a synthetic replica of a naturally occuring
      insecticide manufactured by plants to ward off potential predators.


The spray is applied to the backs, sides, and bottoms of beds, furniture, and kitchen appliances,
inside kitchen and bathroom drawers and cabinets, as well as all the floors and baseboards.
Any time a pest passes over a surface that has been sprayed, it will die off within a short period of making contact.

How we can help Prevent Millipede Infestations in the Future ?

Prevent centipedes in your home; some precautionary measures that can be taken are as follows

  • Make sure the earth slopes away from your home to avoid the buildup of moisture and water retention near the foundation of your building.
  • Try removing all hiding places, such as leaf litter, decaying vegetation, and other objects (stones, boards, or boxes).
  • Repair cracks in the foundation and allow the soil to dry between waterings.
    Try using a humidifier or a small electric fan to dry out damp areas.
  • Diatomaceous earth is an active ingredient found in pesticides and is an ecological means of control.
    It is a fine powder made from crushed, microscopic marine fossils.
  • It’s non-toxic to humans and pets. The insects crawl over the powder; their outer layer is scratched, which causes them to become dehydrated and die.
  • This powder is for cracks and crevices as a continual control measure.