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Questions have been coming in lately about centipedes and millipedes invading the home. Here is some information from msucares The first step in controlling millipedes is to identify where they are migrating from. Most often it is leaf litter in nearby wooded areas, but mulch in flowerbeds near the home are also potential sources. In locations where repeated heavy migration occur, reducing leaf litter, grass clippings, mulch, or other organic matter may help. Heavy infestation are difficult to control effectively with insecticides because the millipedes that are killed are constantly being replaced by new arrivals. Several insecticides are labeled for application as perimeter treatments to be applied in a narrow bands around he edges of homes. Perimeter treatments may help control millipedes. Useful products include: -Ortho Bug-B-Gon -Sevin Concentrate Bug Killer -Hi-Yield 38 Plus -Viper (can be used inside home)
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:42:38 +0000

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