They usually dwell in damp areas outdoors but can migrate inside if their habitat outdoors becomes too hot and dry. Around homes, they can live in flowerbeds, gardens, or even under doghouses. Once inside, they may hide under furniture or boxes of stored items.
Entry
When they come to a home, millipedes gather on porches and patios. They climb the foundation of the home and they often find entryways such as:
- Basement doors and windows
- Crawlspace vents
- Doors with missing weather stripping