Millipedes in the house * Is it possible to get rid of them?

sunni

Hello

We have millipedes in the house in various rooms and does anyone know any ways of getting rid of them?

I've lost count the number of them I've picked up for the bin

Is there any sprays or anything we can use?

Thanks

sunni

Davesnave

Do you live in an old house, or a house which is damp in parts?

If you do, then the millepedes will enjoy the conditions more than they would a dry environment. It might be hard to control entry of millipedes in an older cottage, where gaps around windows, under doors and around foundations provide entry points.

sunni

It would be an old house but it was completely renovated about 5 years ago. Looks as if there gonna stay a while

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Are you certain they're millipedes? There are bugs and beasties that are similar that feed on random crumbs/food detritus - if so, no eating in bedrooms, lots of vacuuming, cleaning out behind the cooker and under the fridge and solid, airtight containers for all grains, etc.


If they're definitely millipedes, they prefer decaying, damp wood - so I'd check there isn't a particular patch that needs replacing/try a dehumidifier out/check for leaks. And I do find that most beasties will gravitate towards perfect habitat in preference - so a small woodpile to encourage them to stay in the garden rather than travelling indoors might be a plan.