Millipede

 Identification and Control

Proper identification is an important first step in controlling ants.

Diplopoda

How to Identify an 

Millipede

Millipedes are long (up to 4 inches), segmented, and have many legs. They are most easily identified by their long bodies and many legs.

Where do they come from?

How to keep them out

The best way to get rid of millipedes is to eliminate their food sources by thoroughly cleaning your kitchen and bathroom. You can also use commercial fly traps or bait. If you have a severe infestation, you may need to call a professional exterminator.

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What do they look like?

Millipedes have two pairs of legs per segment
Millipede head and antennae close up
Millipedes curl up like this when they are dead

Where do they live?

Millipedes lay eggs in soil or organic material and need high moisture.

Name:

Diplopoda

Size:

Diet:

Decaying/moist organic material

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