Centipedes
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Description of Centipedes
Centipedes are common household pests that can be a nuisance and, in some cases, cause painful bites. Understanding their characteristics is key to effective control.
Appearance
Adult centipedes are yellowish to dark brown, often with dark markings, and 1/8 to 6 inches long.
Legs
The body has 15 to 177 body segments which typically have one pair of legs each.
Habitat Preference
Centipedes, including the house centipede, prefer to live in moist environments.
Understanding Centipede Life
Knowing their life cycle and behaviors helps us effectively eliminate them.
Centipede Biology
Centipedes typically overwinter outdoors, and, in the summer, lay 35 eggs or more in or on the soil. Newly hatched centipedes have four pairs of legs; during subsequent molts, the centipede progressively increases the number of legs until becoming an adult. Adults of many species live a year and some as long as five to six years.
Centipede Habits
Centipedes, including the house centipede, prefer to live in moist environments. The house centipede can live indoors in damp basements, moist closets, and bathrooms, and outdoors under stones, decaying firewood, objects on the ground, piles of leaves, mulch, etc. Most centipedes are active at night. The first pair of legs on centipedes has poison glands which are used to kill prey, such as insects and spiders. They obtain most of their water from their prey. Centipedes can bite humans, but the bite is seldom worse than a bee sting.
Professional Centipede Elimination
Our proven 4-step process ensures complete elimination and long-term prevention
Inspection
Thorough examination to identify centipede types, entry points, and infestation severity.
Custom Plan
Develop targeted treatment strategy based on centipede activity and your property’s unique conditions.
Treatment
Apply professional-grade treatments to eliminate existing centipedes in moisture-rich areas and hiding spots.
Prevention
Ongoing monitoring and maintenance, including moisture control recommendations, to prevent re-infestation.
Keep Centipedes Away
Simple steps to reduce centipede attraction and prevent future infestations.
Control Moisture
Repair leaky pipes and foundations, use dehumidifiers, ensure proper ventilation in basements and crawl spaces.
Seal Entry Points
Caulk cracks and crevices around foundations and windows. Install screens on vents and windows.
Reduce Outdoor Hiding Spots
Remove leaf litter, wood piles, and other debris from around your foundation. Keep gutters clean and maintain landscaping.
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