Identify centipedes and millipedes
House centipedes
Yellowish-gray with dark stripes and up to fifteen pairs of long legs. They move very fast and hunt other insects in bathrooms and basements.
Millipedes
Dark, rounded, and slow, with two pairs of short legs per body segment. They curl into a coil when disturbed and wander inside after heavy rain or in dry spells.
Signs you have centipedes and millipedes
- A sudden, fast-moving long-legged creature on a bathroom floor
- Dozens of dark coils on a basement floor or garage door track
- Dead millipedes along thresholds after rain
- Lots of small insects, which attract centipedes
Why they come inside
Both want damp, sheltered places. Leaf litter, mulch against the foundation, and wet crawl spaces bring millipedes close, and centipedes follow whatever insects live there.
How Go Go treats them
We inspect for the moisture and insect activity that attract them, treat harborage areas along the foundation and in damp rooms, and suggest changes like pulling mulch back from the house.
Covered by a protection plan?
Yes. Centipedes and millipedes are on the plan, so visits can treat the damp zones where they gather. See how plans work →
FAQ
Centipedes & Millipedes: common questions
Do centipedes bite?
They can, and the bite may sting like a bee sting, but they rarely bite people. Millipedes do not bite.
Why do millipedes come in after rain?
Saturated soil drives them out, and the nearest dry shelter is often your house.
Does having centipedes mean I have other pests?
Often, yes. Centipedes eat other insects, so a steady supply of centipedes can point to something else living nearby.