Centipedes, silverfish, and earwigs in the basement usually have one thing in common: moisture. Terra13's general pest control service, from Terra13 Pest Control, treats the damp-loving pests that turn up around Winnipeg homes — centipedes, millipedes, pillbugs, sowbugs, silverfish, earwigs, springtails, and clover mites — and helps correct the conditions drawing them in.
These pests are more of a nuisance than a danger, but they're persistent — and treating them without addressing the moisture that attracts them rarely holds. Most are drawn by humidity, leaks, drains, foundation gaps, damp storage, or nearby mulch and leaf litter.
That's why Terra13's approach pairs treatment with source correction: handle the current population and the entry routes, and reduce the damp conditions so the pests have no reason to return.
The Pests This Service Covers
General pest control at Terra13 covers the common moisture- and perimeter-driven species, including:
- House centipedes & millipedes — fast-moving basement and foundation dwellers drawn to damp.
- Silverfish — feed on starches and paper in humid closets, bathrooms, and storage.
- Earwigs — hide in damp mulch and enter through foundation and door gaps.
- Springtails, pillbugs & sowbugs — thrive in moisture around foundations, drains, and damp soil.
- Clover mites — tiny reddish mites that migrate indoors from sunny exterior walls.
Treatment Plus Moisture Correction
A typical service is a targeted interior and perimeter treatment with registered products, focused on the harbourage and entry routes where these pests live and travel. For most of these species — springtails, silverfish, centipedes, pillbugs, sowbugs, and millipedes — moisture correction is essential to lasting results.
So the visit includes guidance on reducing humidity, fixing leaks and drainage, and sealing foundation and door gaps, alongside the exclusion that closes the entry routes. Some pests may keep emerging briefly from hidden harbourage after treatment; follow the aftercare and reach out at the scheduled follow-up if activity persists.
Why Moisture Correction Is Key
What general pest control delivers
- Targets centipedes, silverfish, earwigs, springtails, and more in one visit.
- Moisture correction that removes the reason these pests return.
- Interior and perimeter treatment focused on harbourage and entry routes.
- Exclusion guidance to seal foundation and door gaps.
- Registered products applied according to the label, with clear re-entry timing.
- Aftercare and a scheduled follow-up for persistent activity.
Our 4-Step General Pest Process
The Terra13 four-step process
- 1Free inspection — on-site or online — to confirm the species and locate the source.
- 2Custom plan with affordable, inspection-based pricing, explained before any work begins.
- 3Targeted treatment matched to the pest using Health Canada–approved products.
- 4Guaranteed follow-up — free re-treatment if the pest returns within the warranty period.
How Terra13 Approaches Damp-Loving Pests
General pest control is priced from the free inspection and pairs treatment with the moisture correction that makes it last.
Species Identification
Centipedes, silverfish, earwigs, springtails, pillbugs, and more identified before treatment.
Interior & Perimeter Treatment
Registered products applied to harbourage and entry routes indoors and out.
Moisture Correction
Guidance on humidity, leaks, drainage, and damp storage that draw these pests.
Exclusion Guidance
Foundation cracks, door gaps, and entry routes sealed to keep pests out.
If the same basement pests keep coming back, the damp is still drawing them. Terra13 Pest Control — where pest meets the best.
Where These Pests Turn Up
- Basements and crawl spaces
- Around drains and sump pits
- Foundation cracks and gaps
- Humid closets and bathrooms
- Damp storage areas
- Under mulch and leaf litter
- Door and window gaps
- Sunny exterior walls (clover mites)
General Pest Control FAQ
What pests are included in general pest control?
This page covers house centipedes, millipedes, pillbugs, sowbugs, silverfish, earwigs, springtails, and clover mites. The inspection confirms the species and whether a specialized service is required.
Why are these pests appearing in my basement?
Most are attracted by humidity, leaks, drains, foundation gaps, damp storage, or nearby mulch and leaf litter. Correcting the source improves treatment results.
How long does a general pest treatment take?
A typical inspection and targeted interior or perimeter treatment takes about 60-90 minutes. Larger properties or heavy exterior activity may take longer.
Is treatment safe for children and pets?
Terra13 uses registered products according to the label. People and pets leave during indoor application and return at the technician-approved time after treated surfaces are dry.
Do I need to leave during treatment?
For an indoor residual application, usually yes. Re-entry is commonly 4-6 hours, but the exact interval depends on the product, treatment area, and household sensitivities.
Will moisture correction stop the pests?
It is often essential, especially for springtails, silverfish, centipedes, pillbugs, sowbugs, and millipedes. Exclusion and targeted treatment handle the existing population and entry routes.
What if activity continues after treatment?
Some pests may continue emerging briefly from hidden harbourage. Follow the aftercare instructions and contact Terra13 at the scheduled follow-up if activity remains persistent.
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Source information referenced from oneterra13.com and the Terra13 Pest Control blog. Service availability, materials, and methods may vary by property — confirm current options with Terra13 directly.
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