Washington, District of Columbia Millipede Control

Preferring wet and damp environments in wood and plants, these arthropods are millipedes. Though they can have up to 400 legs, millipedes are considered slow creatures.

• Millipedes are detritivores that eat decaying plants.
• Some of the oldest species to live on land were the ancestors of millipedes.
• Some species of millipedes emit poisonous liquid secretions when attacked.
• Millipedes have elongated tubular bodies with two legs per segment.
• When poisoned by millipedes, humans receive skin irritation and discoloration.

To avoid millipedes, remove damp areas with plants in and around them. Millipedes are able to congregate in the area under rocks in moist areas. An exterminator can professionally eradicate millipedes in your home or workplace.