Millipedes

[leggyarcher]

I am just curious if anyone else has had any problems lately with millipedes. My office has been taken over by them. We have sprayed several times, but nothing seems to help. I even sprayed one large millipede with bleach and it just kind of stood up on it's back legs and swayed for a while. I finally just killed it with my shoe. Would Seven Dust kill them?

[Duster]

Not sure about Seven dust but Ortho home defence will send them to millipede heaven.

[quackrstackr]

We hardly ever see the things around here.

Our main problems are spiders and ants.

[JP]

caterpillars here....damn things.... :mad:

[leggyarcher]

We had a few large, black ants, but the millipedes are awful. They are almost as bad as the beetles. We actually found several "pods" of them hanging around the back walls of the office. There were hundreds of them inside the pods. The guys at work laughed at me because I will handle snakes, but I am afraid of the millipedes. I tried to explain to them that you can see snakes, but the millipedes are sometimes so small that they blend in with the floors and surroundings. They especially blend in with our uniforms!

[Gobblergetter2.1]

Ive been seeing a few small black ants. No millipedes...

[Hammer]

I work in a small hospital. It is built in a general rectangular shape, and in the center, there is a courtyard area that is full of plants, trees, mulch, etc. About 6 years ago, we had an infestation of millipedes. I think a lot if not all of them came from the courtyard by crawling under the doors. We had literally thousands of them. Another year, we were infested by crickets. They would come in and start chirping. Sometimes, they would get in patients' rooms in some corner where they couldn't be seen, and the patients would call out for you to come kill them. I started searching them out that year as soon as I walked in the door, and I would even keep a tally of how many I killed each night I worked. One night, I killed 23 crickets, lol!! Now, everytime it rains, earthworms come in the building by the bucketful. There was definitely a design flaw in this place or at least in the courtyard doors, lol!!

[leggyarcher]

My office is old and has wooden floors. There are cracks throughout the entire building. Our problems started with rats! I was working a midnight shift one night and I heard something in the storage room. I went back there and flipped on the lights. There were at least 10, large rats that went scurrying away to hide. I about freaked out. The guys finally managed to kill off the rats. Then, the bugs started pouring in. We had roaches for a short period, then a few spiders, then there was the gray hard shelled worms (not sure what they are called), and now it's the millipedes. I am just waiting for the day when the larger rodents, skunks, possums, etc, find a way in. I really have no desire to be sprayed by a skunk! :eek: :D

[Eagle85]

There are a bunch of good sprays that take care of those pesky critters. The best stuff I've used came in a red jug from ACE hardware. I can't remeber the name (began with an "R"), but it's the best stuff I've ever used to kill anything with more than 4 legs! A couple of years ago, we had a HUGE flea problem at work. Someone dragged a couple of them in from home, and those things ended up thriving in the carpet! We sprayed the carpets with that stuff on Friday night and by Monday the problem was gone.

Lowe's carries a good variety too, for really good prices ($10-15 /gallon). A gallon-size jug will take care of a house all season, or a good sized buliding once. Spray it around before you leave for the evening and you'll not have any bug problems for weeks.

[quackrstackr]

Sounds like the rats were keeping the bugs at bay.... maybe you should consider bringing them back.... :D


Those large black ants could be carpenter ants. You guys may want to get a pest control person in there or one of you may fall through that wooden floor one of these days....:eek:

We always called those grey hard shelled worms rolly polies.. they roll up in a little ball when you mess with them.

[plowboy]

We had a few large, black ants, but the millipedes are awful. They are almost as bad as the beetles. We actually found several "pods" of them hanging around the back walls of the office. There were hundreds of them inside the pods. The guys at work laughed at me because I will handle snakes, but I am afraid of the millipedes. I tried to explain to them that you can see snakes, but the millipedes are sometimes so small that they blend in with the floors and surroundings. They especially blend in with our uniforms!

Uniforms?? Now I'm really curious. What kind of uniform do you wear?:confused:

[PhilpotHunter]

Uniforms?? Now I'm really curious. What kind of uniform do you wear?:confused:

There you go again!

I'm telling your wife, or is she out driving your FORD again?:D

[leggyarcher]

I am a security officer and yes, we do wear uniforms. They are not anything special, just black pants and a shirt with a badge. :p I tried to get them to allow us to wear skirts, but they said no, no, no! It would be so much cooler in the summer. By the way, I noticed yesterday that there are really small red bugs all over the front of the office. I think some one said that they were usually found on garden plants. Does anyone know what they are called?

[Highbow]

Tammy, Those are probally spider mites, they sure can be a problem. You need to get the guys to spray around and under the building with diazinon that will usually help slow down the problem bugs. NOW about the skirts, I'll cast a vote for that, those jump suites have to be too hot this summer. And this snake handling thing, I don't know if someone could convince me to try to teach them about shooting a bow with a snake hanging around their neck!
NO I JUST DON'T THINK MY FEET WOULD STAND STILL FOR THAT, The only good snake is a dead snake.

[kycowboy]

you sure have the bug promblem where do you work sounds like you are out in the woods

[leggyarcher]

Our office is located in the "country" so to speak. The bugs usually stay hidden until it rains, but I guess it's the time of year for them to start coming out more.
Highbow, the guys have sprayed countless times over the past six months, but they still come back. The bugs bother me, but I guess I can live with it. I will be ok until I feel one crawling up my leg! :eek: Then, I will scream like a little girl! :D By the way, we no longer wear the coveralls. The company issued us new uniforms. They are extremely hot, but they look more professional.

[CPA Hunter]

Plowboy -- play nice!
Leggy, these guys just love having a lady around.
;)

[kycowboy]

They are extremely hot, but they look more professional.
Hot in which way LOL just kidding and yes we do love having a lady here

[leggyarcher]

Trust me, these uniforms are hot, as they make you sweat! LOL I can tell that you all enjoy having a lady around...lol. That's ok...I can take the joking. :p

[AteUp]

Millipede
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Centipede
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[leggyarcher]

Just look at the size of that thing! They can grow to 18 inches long! Can you imagine that thing crawling up your leg? :eek:

[plowboy]

Trust me, these uniforms are hot, as they make you sweat! LOL I can tell that you all enjoy having a lady around...lol. That's ok...I can take the joking. :p

Joking???? What makes you think we were joking? Remember what your momma told you, with DOM you never know for sure.:rolleyes:

[Highbow]

Leggy trust me most of these are serious, DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MUCH A WOMAN THAT HUNTS IS WORTH? I use to dream about having a woman to hunt with. Then I thought about falling out of the tree stand on a cold frosty morning.

[PhilpotHunter]

Leggy trust me most of these are serious, DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MUCH A WOMAN THAT HUNTS IS WORTH? I use to dream about having a woman to hunt with. Then I thought about falling out of the tree stand on a cold frosty morning.


LMAO, my girlfriend fell out of the stand opening morning last year!

[leggyarcher]

Hey, not only am I interested in hunting, I also like to fish, ride 4-wheelers, cook, and drive my Ford truck....I guess some would call me a redneck woman....but I do not dip or chew. LOL I can't go that far. I just like to have fun! :)

[PhilpotHunter]

and drive my Ford truck....

Did you hear that PLOW and ART? FORD truck. This girl has some class about her!:D
Hey Leggy, if you really want to see the true side to some of these guys go read what they have to say about Ford over in the "New Truck" thread.

[SixPack07]

and drive my Ford truck

Knew there had to be something wrong, well, welcome aboard anyway. :D

[ChuckBeav31]

Yeah leggy if you can't tell...these guys REALLY like having you here, as do I like a females opinion and conversation in anything (women have good points and are right a lot)....but please don't post a picture of yourself unless you want a million PM's and emails and have all these guys drooling. But it looks as if you have that going for you already, just look at all the repies to a simple subject as "millipedes"..just think if you were posting up questions about "best knife for gutting a deer" or "I was dropping a new engine in my truck the other day when..." there would be 8 pages of answers in 14 minutes. I ask a question and usually only get about 4 responses :)

[150PandY]

We would just like to see a picture so we can more accuratley determine what kind of bow she should be hunting with! So we are going to need pictures from several different angles and poses just for measurement purposes!!

It is good to have a womans point of veiw on here!

[kycowboy]

We would just like to see a picture so we can more accuratley determine what kind of bow she should be hunting with! So we are going to need pictures from several different angles and poses just for measurement purposes!!

It is good to have a womans point of veiw on here!
yeah I agree as many as possible would be nice
:D ;)

[Highbow]

Leggy, you got this started, be very careful what these guys will ask next, how about that tattoo? No , don't tell them about that. Guys I think it's a FORD truck but I won't say where it's parked.

[leggyarcher]

Yes, I have a Ford truck, but I also have a car. The truck is parked right beside my car. ;)

[plowboy]

Leggy, I'm sorry to say that the pictures are going to have to be awfully good:cool: in order to make up for that Ford truck.

[leggyarcher]

Does it really matter what type of truck a person drives? :) Isn't it just the size and the fact that you have a truck that really matters? :D I don't know about these request for photos! :p

[plowboy]

Unfortunately it does make a difference in our society cause people in general tend to sterotype almost everyone. You say isn't it the size that counts. Well that could be, but then poor ol' Pooty would be sterotyped bad cause his so called truck is a little bitty ford ranger.:D The real trucks are full sized, 4x4s, with lift kits and skid plates. :rolleyes:

[leggyarcher]

Plowboy, come on, you know deep down that you like Pooty's new truck. LOL :p Maybe he just needed something smaller. :confused:

About these millipedes, can they bite? If they do, will they infect you with anything? :eek:

[PhilpotHunter]

Wow, talking about a thread taking a dangerous turn to the edge!:D


I downsized my truck because I was getting complaints that mine was too big, and I'd hate to hurt anyones feelings about my size.....of the truck that is.:D

I think the problem with plow is that he thinks he has to make up for something with a big truck?

[PhilpotHunter]

Plowboy, come on, you know deep down that you like Pooty's new truck. LOL :p Maybe he just needed something smaller. :confused:

Thanks for the help Leggy!:eek:

[plowboy]

Plowboy, come on, you know deep down that you like Pooty's new truck. LOL :p Maybe he just needed something smaller. :confused:

About these millipedes, can they bite? If they do, will they infect you with anything? :eek:

I think he started out smaller.....:D naw they don't bite but I've heard that some kinds have a pretty bad sting.:)

[RUTNUT]

Plowboy, come on, you know deep down that you like Pooty's new truck. LOL :p Maybe he just needed something smaller. :confused:

About these millipedes, can they bite? If they do, will they infect you with anything? :eek: come on Leggy that thing poot drives can't even be considered a truck. Yes millipedes will bite and inject you with a horrible venom that makes you start liking Ford trucks, so beware.:D

[leggyarcher]

Bless poor 'ole Pooty's heart! Give him a break. :p It is a nice truck. Like I have already stated, I like other types of vehicles...I was checking out a midnight blue Dodge Ram the other day. It was really nice. Millipedes are scary critters. Just wait until one comes crawling up and over your sock and inches up your leg...then, some of you guys will be weary of them also. :D

[Art]

I was checking out a midnight blue Dodge Ram the other day. It was really nice.

Now you're talking.:D Those Chevy's and Ford's aren't too bad I guess, if you like weak motors.. But hey, some people like those kind of things.

[AteUp]

OK guys, one truck thread is already one too many!

[PhilpotHunter]

Bless poor 'ole Pooty's heart! Give him a break. :p It is a nice truck. Like I have already stated, I like other types of vehicles...I was checking out a midnight blue Dodge Ram the other day. It was really nice. Millipedes are scary critters. Just wait until one comes crawling up and over your sock and inches up your leg...then, some of you guys will be weary of them also. :D

I'm telling you what, I can't tell if your helping the Ford cause or hurting it!:D I can promise your sure not helping me though!!!:eek:

[leggyarcher]

:) Pooty, take it like a man, drive your Ford, love your woman, hunt, and be happy. That about sums it all up. Just be happy with what you have because you never know when you may lose it! BTW, Pooty, can I drive your Ford? :D I will let you kill the millipedes that are lurking about...lol...please excuse me this morning...just pulled the midnight shift and I need a few hours of sleep....take it easy out there today! :D

[PhilpotHunter]

You can drive my Ford whenever your down in the area.:D


But if I find out your really Plowboy or Rutty just trying to get a date I'm going to be pissed!:eek:

[leggyarcher]

Trust me, I am not Plowboy or Rutty just trying to get a date. Highbow has talked to me frequently. He even managed to scare me early one cool, dreary morning! :eek: You never know, I may head your way just to get a shot at drivin' that sleek lookin' Ford. :D :p

[PhilpotHunter]

I won't ask how he scared you!:D

I'll let you and my girlfriend take it out, she loves driving that truck almost as much as I do:D I took her car in to have it worked on one day and let her drive the truck, now she looks for reasons to drive it to work.