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Native millipedes are present year-round but do not surge in the same way. The treatment approach is the same for both.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"species-grid\">\n      <div class=\"sp rv d1\">\n        <div class=\"sp-nm\">Portuguese Millipede<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sp-sci\">Ommatoiulus moreletus<\/div>\n        <p>Smooth, cylindrical, dark grey to black. 20-45mm. Introduced from Europe. Responsible for autumn mass-movement surges triggered by the first cool, moist conditions after a dry period. Populations build in garden mulch and leaf litter over summer and migrate en masse toward light and shelter in autumn. Can reach plague proportions in Brisbane suburbs with established garden mulch. Secretes a yellow-brown defensive fluid that stains surfaces and irritates skin.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"sp rv d2\">\n        <div class=\"sp-nm\">Native Millipedes<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sp-sci\">Various Diplopoda species<\/div>\n        <p>Several native species found in Brisbane gardens, typically brown or reddish-brown and shorter (10-30mm). Live in soil, compost, and under garden debris year-round. Do not congregate in the same mass-movement surges as Portuguese millipedes. Generally beneficial as soil decomposers. Become a nuisance when present in large numbers around building perimeters or when entering homes. Treatment is the same as for Portuguese millipedes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"autumn-strip rv\">\n      <div class=\"as-hd\">Why Brisbane Gets Autumn Millipede Surges<\/div>\n      <div class=\"as-txt\">The Portuguese millipede's mass-movement trigger is the arrival of cool, moist conditions after a dry period. This matches Brisbane's weather pattern almost exactly: a hot, dry summer followed by the first significant autumn rainfall in April-May. Garden populations that have been building in undisturbed mulch all summer begin moving simultaneously, attracted by light sources and the warmth of buildings. A single property with heavy garden mulch can experience thousands of millipedes entering over 2-3 nights during a surge event.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"as-facts\">\n        <div class=\"af\"><div class=\"af-val\">April-May<\/div><div class=\"af-lbl\">Peak surge period in Brisbane<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"af\"><div class=\"af-val\">2-3 nights<\/div><div class=\"af-lbl\">Duration of a typical mass-movement event<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"af\"><div class=\"af-val\">Mulch depth<\/div><div class=\"af-lbl\">Primary garden factor driving population size<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"treat-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Treatment Approach<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"treat-h\">Millipede Treatment Process<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:660px;margin-top:8px\">Treatment targets the perimeter barrier to intercept millipedes before they reach the building, the garden zone adjacent to the house where populations are highest, and any entry points at ground level.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"treat-steps rv\">\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-n\">1<\/div><div><h3>Perimeter barrier spray<\/h3><p>Residual insecticide applied to the full building perimeter at ground level and 300mm up the wall face. Millipedes crossing the treated band contact the spray before reaching door thresholds or wall penetrations. Applied before and immediately after a surge event. Effective for 6-8 weeks under dry conditions, reduced by rain.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-n\">2<\/div><div><h3>Garden bed treatment adjacent to the building<\/h3><p>Garden beds within 2 metres of the building are treated with granular or spray insecticide to reduce the millipede population in the immediate harborage zone. Reducing mulch depth to under 50mm in these areas removes the primary breeding habitat near the building.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-n\">3<\/div><div><h3>Entry-point exclusion advice<\/h3><p>All ground-level entry points identified: door gaps, weep holes, plumbing penetrations, and subfloor vent covers. Door sweeps fitted to external doors eliminate the most common indoor entry point. Weep hole covers block millipede entry while maintaining drainage. These physical measures stop millipedes that cross the treated barrier before it can act.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"price-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Pricing<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"price-h\">Millipede Treatment Cost Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:660px;margin-top:8px\">Single treatment covers perimeter barrier, garden bed spray, and exclusion advice. Pre-autumn treatment in March-April plus a reactive post-surge treatment provides the most effective annual protection.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"price-grid\">\n      <div class=\"pr rv d1\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Single Treatment<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$220<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Perimeter barrier, garden bed spray, exclusion advice. Standard suburban property.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr rv d2\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Seasonal Program<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$180<span class=\"fr\">\/visit<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Pre-autumn barrier (March-April) plus reactive surge treatment. Two-visit program for high-pressure properties.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">FAQ<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"faq-h\">Millipede FAQ<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq77\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Why do I suddenly have thousands of millipedes?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">This is the Portuguese millipede autumn surge. The first cool, moist conditions after Brisbane's dry summer trigger mass movement in April-May. Populations that built up in garden mulch over summer begin moving simultaneously toward light and building warmth. A surge can involve thousands of millipedes over 2-3 nights from a single property's garden.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How do I stop millipedes getting inside?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Fit door sweeps to all external doors. Replace or fit weep hole covers. Seal plumbing penetrations at ground level. These physical measures stop millipedes that cross the treated perimeter before the spray has had time to act. Reducing mulch depth adjacent to the house also reduces the population pressure.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Are millipedes dangerous?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">No. Millipedes do not bite or sting. Some species secrete a yellow-brown defensive fluid that can cause temporary skin irritation and stain light-coloured surfaces. Sweep or vacuum indoor millipedes rather than crushing them to avoid staining. The nuisance is the numbers, not the individual animal.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">When should I book treatment to prevent the autumn surge?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Book a pre-treatment in March-April, before the first autumn rains. The perimeter barrier needs to be in place before the millipedes start moving. A treatment booked after a surge has begun is reactive and reduces ongoing entry, but a pre-surge barrier is significantly more effective. 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