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Portuguese millipedes are pests because they invade Perth homes,they are one of the few millipede species that are attracted to lights at night, and this behaviour explains why they invade houses. A native of Portugal, it was accidentally introduced to Australia, first appearing in South Australia at Port Lincoln in 1953.It has now spread to: |
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- Perth,Western Australia
- Victoria
- Tasmania
- Australian Capital Territory
- Southern New South Wales
- other parts of South Australia
This millipede rapidly gained a reputation for being a nuisance pest in Perth.It is not harmful to humans but can occur in plague numbers, contaminating food and infesting carpet and bedding. Plagues may also destroy seedlings and fruit and vegetable crops.
Millipede invasions vary in intensity, depending on the environment surrounding a house. Where millipedes are dense, invasions of hundreds, or even thousands, may occur during several days, though mostly active at night.
The aim of chemical application is to present millipedes with a treated surface wide enough to kill them before they enter a house. Carbaryl is a chemical registered for use against millipedes in Perth.
Chambers Pest Control Perth can treat the perimeter of your home.
This leaves a residual and is very effective against the Portuguese Millipedes. Once the Millipede comes in contact with the chemical they will pick it up and will not enter the home.
Please ask us about our Perth Total Extermination Plan which offers on-demand protective services for specified pests on all areas inside and outside of your home. Telephone for termite inspections in Perth (08) 9313 2871 or info@pestcontrolperth.info for more information about Portuguese millipede control.