Occasional Invaders

Sowbug/Pillbug live in damp areas and enter the structure to find optimal moisture areas. They may come in during or after a rain because they are trying to avoid drowning, or they may come in after a long hot day to find more moisture or a cool environment. This pest can be managed by removing harborage areas like mulch beds, or with an exterior spray.

House Centipedes are fast moving pests often found in crawl spaces, wall voids, and basements of structures. They may be treated with a dust or spray.

Centipedes are usually found outside under mulch, in old logs, or under stones. They may inter a structure to find the correct moisture level or temperature. Management of this pest can best be gained by removing harborage areas or with an exterior spray.

Millipedes are usually found outside under mulch, in old logs, or under stones. They may inter a structure to find the correct moisture level or temperature. Management of this pest can best be gained by removing harborage areas like mulch beds or with an exterior spray.

Earwigs are usually found outside under mulch, in logs, under pots, in storage sheds, under stones…. They may enter the structure to find the correct moisture level or temperature.

Camel Crickets are often a pest found in crawl spaces or basements. They are drawn to the moist and dark areas and may feed on a variety of items including fabrics, paper, mold, mildew, fruits, vegetables….They are easy managed with baits or sprays.