Scorpions & Crawling Insects · Austin, Texas
Millipedes
Slow, round, dark worm-like creatures with two pairs of short legs per segment. They curl into a coil when disturbed.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn treats millipedes in Austin and 26 nearby towns. They're covered on the quarterly pest plan, from $90 a visit, with free return visits between treatments. No contract. Call or text 512-203-0525.
Signs you have them
- Hundreds on the driveway or patio after rain
- Dead, curled millipedes along baseboards
Why it matters
They don't bite, but they can release a fluid that stains and irritates skin.
How we treat it
Inside and outside treatment with a granule in beds and turf along the foundation.
Prevention
- Rake leaf litter away from the house
- Reduce watering near the slab
Where we treat millipedes
Season in Central Texas: Active Mar–Oct; peak Apr–Jun.
Magic Pest & Lawn serves Austin and 26 surrounding towns, including:
