Zap Pest Control's ISA-certified technicians treat both the pest and the moisture conditions drawing it toward your Aurora, MN property.
Call 1 (877) 790-6119Basements with any lingering moisture are a common concentration point for both pests.
Mulch, leaf litter, and decaying organic matter near a foundation attract both centipedes and millipedes.
Increased sightings following rainfall often mean these pests are moving toward drier structural areas.
Bathroom moisture makes these spaces attractive, particularly in homes with minor plumbing leaks.
A property with a history of this activity each year is likely to see the same pattern continue.
Treatment includes exterior perimeter work targeting the damp, organic-matter conditions that attract both centipedes and millipedes, paired with interior spot treatment for any activity that has already moved inside. You'll also receive a moisture and drainage assessment, since these pests are frequently a symptom of a larger condition worth addressing directly rather than a standalone issue.
The technician checks both exterior harborage areas and interior spaces where activity has been reported.
Conditions contributing to excess moisture near the foundation are identified as part of the visit.
Treatment targets organic debris and damp areas near the foundation where these pests typically harbor.
Any indoor activity is addressed directly in the specific areas where it's been noticed.
You'll receive practical notes on drainage or moisture adjustments that can help results hold longer.
Treating centipede or millipede activity without addressing the moisture drawing it in tends to produce only temporary results. Our technicians always include a drainage and moisture check as part of these visits, identifying conditions like irrigation overspray, clogged gutters, or organic debris buildup that keep the underlying condition in place even after treatment is applied.
Neither is generally considered a serious threat, though large numbers indoors are a strong signal of a moisture condition worth addressing.
Addressing an obvious leak helps, though a full moisture and drainage assessment during the visit often identifies contributing factors that aren't immediately visible.
Yes, since both pests are drawn to similar conditions, a single visit typically addresses centipede and millipede activity together.
Your technician selects products and application areas appropriate for occupied living spaces and will explain any precautions before beginning work.
Most households see a noticeable reduction within one to two weeks, particularly once the moisture condition is also addressed.
Rainfall temporarily increases moisture near the foundation, which is exactly the condition that draws both pests toward drier structural areas.
Get a moisture-focused treatment across Aurora, MN that addresses the actual condition, not just the pest.
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