Centipede & Millipede Control in Jacksonville
Protecting Jacksonville, NC Homes from Moisture-Driven Pests Since 1963
If you’re finding fast-moving centipedes or slow-curling millipedes inside your home, the underlying cause is often moisture. At May Exterminating, we’ve been protecting homes throughout Jacksonville and Eastern North Carolina since 1963, and our licensed, insured technicians know what draws these pests indoors and how to address it.
Call May Exterminating at (910) 696-6871 to schedule a free estimate. We offer same-day service for Jacksonville, NC homeowners who need fast answers.
Centipedes vs. Millipedes: What You’re Actually Seeing
These two pests look similar at a glance but behave very differently. Knowing which one you have helps set the right expectations for treatment.
House Centipedes
Centipedes carry one pair of legs per body segment, and those legs are noticeably long. They move quickly and actively hunt other small insects rather than scavenge. If something darts across your bathroom floor and disappears before you can react, it’s almost certainly a centipede.
Garden Millipedes
Millipedes have two pairs of legs per segment and move much more slowly. When disturbed, they curl into a tight C-shape as a defense. They feed on decaying plant matter rather than other insects, and if crushed, they release a defensive secretion with a noticeable odor that can irritate skin on contact.
Why Jacksonville Homes See Centipedes & Millipedes
Both pests need consistently damp conditions to survive. Jacksonville’s Coastal Plain environment, with its sandy soil, high humidity, and generous rainfall, creates exactly the moisture-rich conditions these pests thrive in. Crawl spaces, foundation edges, and heavily mulched beds are the most common staging areas before they move inside.
Millipede activity often spikes after heavy rain or during unusually dry stretches, when large numbers migrate in search of stable moisture. Centipedes follow their food sources, so wherever smaller insects gather near damp entry points, centipedes won’t be far behind.
Because moisture is the root driver, surface-only treatments deliver limited results. We pair centipede and millipede treatment with our own moisture control service, addressing crawl space and foundation conditions that attract these pests in the first place. That combination supports more thorough pest management than a short-term surface treatment alone.
How We Approach Every Service Visit
We start with a thorough inspection. Our technicians review moisture levels, drainage patterns, and entry-point conditions around your property before recommending any treatment. We explain what we find in plain language and provide transparent pricing before any work begins.
Our team undergoes continuous training, so the technician who arrives at your door understands both the pest biology and the environmental factors specific to coastal North Carolina. There’s no guesswork and no unnecessary upselling.
Schedule Service in Jacksonville, NC Today
You don’t have to live with these pests. We offer free estimates and same-day service so you can get a clear plan without waiting. Call us at (910) 696-6871 or schedule your inspection online.
