If you’ve noticed small, worm-like creatures crawling along your baseboards, bathtubs, or garage floor, you’re not alone. Millipedes are a common nuisance pest here in Florida—especially during certain times of the year. While they’re not dangerous, they can be unsettling when they suddenly appear inside your home in large numbers.
🕒 When Do Millipedes Show Up in Florida?
Millipedes are most commonly seen in late spring through early fall, especially after heavy rains or periods of high humidity. During these times, Florida’s warm and wet conditions drive millipedes out of their natural habitats—mulch beds, leaf litter, and other damp outdoor areas—and sometimes right into your home.
They often enter through:
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Cracks in the foundation
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Gaps under doors
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Window frames and vents
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Garages and basements
🧬 Why Are They Coming Inside?
Millipedes aren’t looking for food—they’re looking for dry ground. When their outdoor environment gets too moist, they seek higher, drier areas. Unfortunately, that sometimes leads them into your living space.
Once inside, they typically die off quickly due to lack of moisture, but they can be a persistent and unpleasant problem if they keep coming back.
🛡️ How A Bug’s Life Pest Management Can Help
At A Bug’s Life Pest Management, we don’t just treat the problem—we solve it. Our team is experienced with the unique pest challenges of Southwest Florida, including millipede invasions.
Here’s how we tackle the issue:
✅ Thorough inspection – We identify potential entry points and outdoor breeding zones.
✅ Barrier treatment – We apply safe, effective pest control products around the perimeter of your home to stop millipedes before they get inside.
✅ Moisture management – We’ll make recommendations to reduce damp conditions that attract millipedes, such as drainage solutions or mulch adjustments.
✅ Ongoing prevention – Want year-round protection? We offer customized pest management plans to keep your home bug-free in every season.
👟 Say Goodbye to Crawly Surprises
Millipedes may be harmless, but no one wants to share their home with them. If you’ve spotted these pests crawling where they don’t belong, it’s time to bring in the pros.
📞 Call A Bug’s Life Pest Management today to schedule your inspection or sign up for a seasonal pest prevention plan. Let us help you take back your space—because your home is not a bug’s life!