How to Control Millipedes in the Northeast

Millipedes that live in Northeast in the United States are harmless to people. Although they are harmless, no one wants them invading their house because they do have a foul-smelling secretion. An easy way to identify a millipede is to disturb it. When a millipede is disturbed it rolls its self into a coil to protect its organs. The next step is to get rid of these pest from your home and keep them from coming back. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Remove any logs, leaf piles or grass piles that are around your house. These are common places where millipedes like to live and lay their eggs. Rake out all of the mulch under the plants around your house and replace it with straw. Keep the grass around the house mowed. Water the grass in the morning so that the soil will be dry by the afternoon.

2

Repair cracks and gaps around windows and doors with calk or sealant. Repair any leaky faucets and dry areas that are moist in the house, such as the basement. Place a dehumidifier in areas in your home that are damp. Millipedes enjoy living in dark, damp areas.

3

Apply crawling insect spray around windows and doors. Spray a carbaryl spray around the foundation and paths around the house. Carbaryl spray will leave a white residue but it will kill the millipedes on contact.

4

Place ant caps around the foundation of the house. Ant caps act as a barrier to keep millipedes from getting into your house. Sweep up the remaining millipedes with a broom and dustpan. Place the millipedes you swept up in a small bucket. Carry the bucket 20 to 30 yards away from your house and dump them.