exact species and point to the underlying conditions. I’d save chemical treatment as a last step after moisture correction and habitat reduction, because if the site stays damp, the problem usually returns anyway.
- A good rule of thumb for peace of mind
Here’s the simple version I use at home: if they’re outside under something damp, they’re usually just doing their cleanup job. If they’re showing up in numbers where your family walks, where pots sit right by the door, or where water seems to linger too long, then the real job is adjusting moisture and shelter.
That odd little pile of gray coils may look eerie, but it is usually not an emergency. More often than not, it’s a sign to lift the pot, let the ground breathe, tidy up soggy debris, and keep an eye on drainage. Once you know they’re millipedes, the whole scene becomes a lot
