An invasive millipede species is spreading across New Zealand and causing alarm. According to Stuff, the invasive Portuguese millipede, which has plagued Wellington, New Zealand, for at least the past ...

They invade houses and get into food, bedding and clothes. They stink, stain floors when squashed, and destroy backyard veggie gardens. They are Portuguese millipedes - and every year these feral ...

Portuguese millipedes were first recorded in Western Australia in the late 1980s The first rains of the season draw out the millipedes in their masses as they search for a mate Homes across southern ...

There's claims Portuguese millipedes are wreaking havoc in Wellington's Owhiro Bay - and should be declared a pest. The many-legged creatures have been invading homes in the small suburb at night.

A Hillman resident has told of his hell after an invasion of ‘‘millions’’ of Portuguese millipedes at his home. Picture: Mark Anscombe with some of the Portuguese millipedes that have invaded his home ...

Many pests can make their way into your home. Most aren't dangerous, but some can pose a risk to your health and safety. One of these pests, the millipede, might be scary to see, but it's harmless to ...

A homeowner was shocked to discover a huge mass of black 'invasive' millipedes in his backyard after a bout of rain. Thousands of the 'Portuguese millipedes' were found squirming in and around outdoor ...

UPDATE 9.15am: An investigation is underway to see if a Portuguese millipede infestation contributed to a train crash on the Joondalup line this morning. Three passengers were taken to hospital and ...

Millipedes are among the oldest — and most fascinating — decomposers. They’re found in almost all areas of the world. Often mistaken for worms, these small arthropods were among the first animals to ...