The easiest way to get rid of centipedes.

Dealing with creepy crawlies? If you’re wondering how to get rid of centipedes, it helps to know their habits and stop them from moving in. At Fox Pest Control, we’re experts in centipede control and know just how to handle any centipede infestation. Plus, our Home Protection Plan keeps your home protected from centipedes year-round. We’re confident our centipede treatment will work, but if they don’t stay away, we’ll come back and retreat at no charge!

Centipede Facts

• Size: 1 /8 – 6 inches

• Number of legs: 15 -177 pairs

• Wings: no

• Bites or stings: yes

• Colour: yellowish with grey or dark brown, and stripes some species

• Carry disease: no

• Damages home/yard: no

• Most active season: late summer

Signs of an centipede infestation.

You might already know for sure that you have an centipede problem. Here are a couple of the most common

Sightings

Spotting centipedes in your home might be challenging due to their nocturnal behavior. You’ll most likely find them in bathrooms near the tub and in the corners of rooms. Finding centipedes in your home often may indicate an infestation but could also indicate a larger issue with other arthropods or pests.

Moisture issues

Centipedes are attracted to damp and moist environments. If you have areas with high humidity or water leaks in your home, it could create an ideal habitat for centipedes. Watch for them outdoors in loose bark, under stones, and in piles of leaves and grass clippings

Other insects

Centipedes feed on insects, spiders, and small arthropods. If you have an abundance of other pests in your home, it could attract centipedes as they follow their prey.

Unpleasant odor

In some cases, centipede infestations may produce an unpleasant, musty odor. This smell can be a result of their secretions.

General FAQs

• Are centipedes dangerous?
  Centipedes can bite if threatened, but their bites are usually not dangerous and may cause mild pain or swelling.

• Why are centipedes entering my home?
  Centipedes are attracted to damp, dark areas and usually enter homes searching for moisture and insects to eat.

• Where are centipedes commonly found?
  They are commonly found in bathrooms, basements, kitchens, drains, and storage areas.

• Will I still see centipedes after treatment?
  You may still notice a few centipedes for several days after treatment before activity fully decreases.

• How can I prevent centipedes from returning?
  Reduce moisture, fix leaks, seal cracks, and keep the home clean and dry.