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Centipede Control Service
Centipede removal requires more than just surface treatment. If you have a centipede issue, contact us for an inspection and personalized pest management plan. Our focus will be on identifying entry points and food sources. Treatment may involve both chemical and non-chemical methods, including:
- Reducing clutter
- Reducing moisture issues like water leaks
- Treating other pests in your home
- Sealing cracks, holes, and gaps that the centipedes use to enter your home
More about Centipedes
Understanding the Threat
House centipedes are easily recognizable by their yellowish to dark brown color with possible dark markings. They have 15 pairs of long legs that make them appear larger, and females have legs that can be twice as long as their bodies.
Nocturnal and skilled hunters, centipedes rely on their well-developed eyes and sensitive antennae to find food, primarily small arthropods like silverfish, carpet beetle larvae, spiders, and cockroaches. They can even target wasps, stinging them before eating.
Centipedes prefer dark, humid areas and are often found in basements, floor drains, cardboard boxes on concrete, or bathrooms. They are surprisingly fast, capable of moving at 1.3 feet per second due to their many legs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I have centipedes?
There are two main reasons why centipedes may enter your home: to find food and warmth. In northern states, centipedes often come indoors to escape the cold, as they cannot survive in low temperatures. Typically, they seek refuge for safety and easy access to food. Since centipedes feed on small arthropods, frequent sightings of them in your home may signal a more significant pest problem. Additionally, an increase in centipede activity can also indicate a moisture issue within your home.
Are centipedes dangerous?
Centipedes are often considered beneficial insects because they kill pests you do not want in your home. They are active hunters, always on the hunt for food. They do not destroy wood in your home, build nests or webs, or spread any diseases to humans. While centipedes do not pose any danger, they are venomous and are capable of “biting” or stinging with their front pair of legs. This is uncommon, but if it occurs, it can be quite painful and cause swelling.