Centipede & Millipede Control in Sacramento

More Than 40 Years of Combined Residential & Commercial Pest Control Experience

Repeated centipede or millipede sightings may point to conditions beyond the pests you see. Millipedes often gather around damp soil, mulch, leaf litter, and decaying organic matter. Centipedes hunt other insects, so their presence may coincide with broader pest activity.

Both are occasional invaders that typically live outdoors but may enter buildings when conditions change. Effective control may require correct identification, targeted treatment, and attention to moisture, outdoor harborage, prey insects, and accessible entry points.

A Preventative Approach for Homes & Commercial Properties

At Pest Pros Pest Solutions, our family-owned and operated team serves residential and commercial customers throughout Sacramento and the surrounding region. We use commercial-grade products and ongoing training to address pest activity with care for customers, their properties, and environmental considerations. Rather than treating visible pests alone, we look for conditions that may contribute to recurring activity.

What We Evaluate During an Inspection

Our insect-control process begins by identifying the insect species and examining potential nesting or shelter areas and entry points.

An assessment may cover these interior and exterior conditions:

• Damp areas: Bathrooms, laundry areas, crawl spaces, storage areas, and foundations may provide the moisture and shelter these pests seek.
• Access routes: Cracks, door thresholds, utility penetrations, and foundation openings may allow occasional invaders inside.
• Outdoor harborage: Mulch, leaf litter, decaying wood, dense groundcover, poor drainage, and excess irrigation may support activity near the structure.
• Prey activity: Spiders, silverfish, cockroaches, and other small insects may provide food for centipedes.

We select treatment products based on effectiveness, environmental impact, and safety considerations for families and pets. Depending on our findings, we may pair targeted treatment with practical recommendations for moisture, harborage, and exclusion.

How to Reduce Recurring Activity

Treating visible pests may not correct damp debris, prey activity, or openings around the structure. Recurring sightings can require attention to both the current population and the conditions that allow activity to continue nearby.

Property recommendations may include:

• Removing damp leaves, wood, and organic debris near the structure
• Managing mulch and dense vegetation beside foundations
• Correcting drainage or excess moisture where practical
• Sealing accessible cracks, gaps, thresholds, and utility openings
• Addressing insects that may serve as centipede prey

Seasonal weather changes can influence when occasional invaders seek shelter indoors. Our preventative approach focuses on making the property less attractive and reducing accessible routes inside, with recommendations based on the conditions we find.