Centipede & Millipede Control in Dallas

Property-Focused Control for Dallas Homes & Businesses

Excess moisture, sheltered outdoor areas, and accessible openings can bring centipedes or millipedes onto a property. Addison Pest Control of Texas provides Dallas homeowners, property managers, and business owners with clear identification and practical recommendations for addressing these occasional invaders.

We have provided residential and commercial pest control services across Dallas and surrounding communities since 1986. As a local, family-owned and operated company, we offer honest assessments, clear communication, one-time treatments, and year-round protection plans based on each property’s needs.

Call (972) 200-9383 to request a free centipede or millipede inspection and estimate for your Dallas property.

How to Identify Centipedes & Millipedes

Although their many legs make these pests easy to group together, they differ in body shape, movement, and behavior. Correct identification clarifies what’s active around the property and where an inspection should focus.

Centipedes

Centipedes have elongated, worm-like bodies with one pair of legs on each body segment. Their coloring ranges from yellow to dark brown, and they have large, claw-like appendages used to paralyze prey. Because centipedes feed on other small organisms, repeated indoor sightings may warrant a broader look at pest activity and moisture conditions.

Millipedes

Millipedes have cylindrical bodies that are commonly dark brown or black, sometimes with orange or red mottling. Depending on the species, they may have 30 to well over 90 pairs of legs. When threatened, a millipede typically curls into a tight ball, providing a useful identifying feature.

Both are generally nuisance pests. Recurring indoor activity, however, can indicate accessible entry points or damp areas that need attention.

Why These Pests Enter Dallas Properties

These occasional invaders normally live outdoors in dark, damp places. Landscaping ties, mulch, rocks, and woodpiles provide the moisture and shelter they favor. When the weather becomes hot and dry, they may move toward buildings in search of more suitable conditions.

Common entry routes include spaces beneath exterior doors and gaps around windows. Once inside, these pests tend to collect in humid, low-traffic areas rather than open, dry rooms.

Areas that may support activity include:

• Basements with persistent humidity or moisture
• Crawlspaces with damp, sheltered conditions
• Door thresholds without tight-fitting door sweeps
• Window frames and exterior walls with visible gaps
• Mulched beds, rocks, woodpiles, and landscaping materials near the structure

Finding one specimen doesn’t necessarily indicate a widespread problem. Frequent sightings, clusters near an entry point, or continued activity after basic moisture corrections are practical reasons to request a professional inspection.

Our Inspection & Service Process

Our service begins with a thorough inspection of the home, business, or managed property. A technician evaluates the scope of the activity and looks for contributing conditions and entry points before recommending an approach.

We provide the inspection and estimate at no charge, with pricing available before treatment begins. Because products, preparation needs, and follow-up timing depend on the findings, we explain the applicable details after evaluating the property.

Service options include one-time treatments and year-round protection plans. Our Advantage Plus+ quarterly plan provides ongoing centipede and millipede protection, an initial pest checkup, and rodent monitoring. After the inspection, we can discuss which option fits the property conditions and level of activity.

Reduce Moisture & Close Entry Points

Property maintenance can reduce the moisture, outdoor shelter, and structural openings that allow these pests to gather near a building or move indoors.

Practical measures include:

• Trim vegetation: Cut tree branches and shrubs back from exterior walls to reduce protected routes toward the building.
• Close openings: Seal gaps in foundations and exterior walls, add weatherstripping around windows or doors, and install snug door sweeps.
• Address indoor moisture: Repair leaks and use dehumidifiers where basements, crawlspaces, or other enclosed areas remain humid.
• Move damp materials: Keep mulch, rocks, landscaping ties, and woodpiles away from the structure when practical.
• Maintain cleaner conditions: Use tight lids on trash and compost bins and keep stored food in sealed containers.

Maintenance may not resolve persistent activity when pests have several entry routes or suitable hiding areas. An inspection can identify the conditions relevant to the property instead of relying on a general checklist.

Established Pest Control for Dallas Properties

We use premium, industry-approved products and practical methods designed to support safe, sanitary, and comfortable residential and commercial properties. Our knowledge of North Texas pest concerns guides how we inspect buildings, explain findings, and present service choices.

Addison Pest Control of Texas holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We’re active members of the Greater Dallas Pest Control Association and the National Pest Management Association, and we’re also a member of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. These affiliations reflect our ongoing connection to the pest management industry and the region we serve.

Schedule a Free Inspection

A free inspection provides a clearer understanding of the pest involved, the scope of the activity, and suitable service options for a residential or commercial property. We present pricing before treatment begins.

Call (972) 200-9383 or submit our contact form to request centipede and millipede control in Dallas.