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Where do little worms in the house come from?

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Typical worms such as earthworms rarely infest houses because they live exclusively in soil. Millipedes, however, can be drawn to the moisture, dark spaces and organic matter that can hide under floors and in walls. Often, millipedes and other pests enter the home through doorways or cracks in walls and foundations.


How do I get rid of tiny worms in my house?

Regular household cleansers like bleach and borax do wonders, and vacuuming and steam cleaning will kill some kinds of bugs and worms and get rid of eggs. Don't forget to clean your drains and drain guards, especially in the kitchen.

What causes little worms in your house?

The top causes of maggots in or around your home include improperly stored trash, excess dog feces, or the presence of an animal carcass. The female flies are attracted to such materials and lay their eggs on them.

Where are these little worms coming from?

Around homes, maggots will most commonly be the larvae of either house flies or blow flies. The maggot larvae thrives in dirty and unsanitary conditions and can wreak havoc on anyone who ingests them through unhygienic food. When a fly lays eggs, they turn into maggots and hatch within a period of 7-20 hours.

What are these worm like things in my house?

Common Characteristics of Millipedes Millipedes are usually 1 to 2 inches long with worm-like bodies that are divided into many segments, each containing two pairs of legs. While their name means “thousand legs”, this arthropod doesn't actually have that many (80-400 is typical.)

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