Millipede Small Worms In House That Curl Up
These small worms are most likely millipedes characterized by their common defense action.
Millipede small worms in house that curl up. The smallest brownish black worms may be the result of a very recent hatching. Our reader says she is desperate to be rid of these creatures which come out during the night and make spending time on her porch uncomfortable as they cover its surface. Hard shell worms that curl up probably millipedes. Millipedes can only live for a few days in the dryness of your house so your millipede infestation will be short lived.
Millipedes curl up into a tight coil when theyre disturbed or dead. If they survive theyll grow molt and continue to make an appearance. When they walk their legs appear to move in a wave like motion and they will curl up into a small coil when resting or disturbed. November 11 2016.
You can just pick them up with your vacuum or broom. One of our readers has asked about hard shelled worms about 12 to 1 inches long that curl into a tight circle when touched. Millipede hiding places outdoors millipedes like to hide in damp dark places. What are these without a photograph description of where in the house or the world he found it and any additional physical description we think hes writing to us about millipedes.
Curling into a circle. Remove potential food sources and habitats from in and around your home. So i just touch it let it curl up pick it up and deposit it outside. Interesting that i never actually see any of them outside on my patio or anywhere else just in the house.