How To Get Rid Of House Centipedes
Getting rid of house centipedes on your own requires a combination of environmental management, exclusion techniques, and targeted control methods. Here’s how to get rid of house centipedes:
Reduce Moisture
House centipedes thrive in damp, humid environments, so reducing moisture is the first and most important step:
Fix any leaky pipes, faucets, or water sources.
Use dehumidifiers in basements, bathrooms, and crawlspaces.
Ensure proper ventilation in damp areas.
Check for condensation around windows, walls, and floors.
Declutter and Clean
House centipedes hide in dark, cluttered spaces. Making your home or business less hospitable will reduce their population:
Remove piles of boxes, paper, cardboard, and other clutter.
Vacuum regularly, especially in corners, under furniture, and along baseboards.
Sweep away spider webs, as centipedes prey on spiders and other insects.
Seal Entry Points
Preventing house centipedes from entering to begin with is crucial:
Inspect and seal cracks, gaps, and crevices in walls, windows, doors, and the foundation.
Install door sweeps and weather stripping.
Repair any holes in screens.
Remove Food Sources
House centipedes, like other centipedes, feed on other insects. Reducing their prey population indirectly reduces house centipedes:
Keep your space free of ants, silverfish, spiders, and other small insects.
Store food in sealed containers and clean up crumbs promptly.
Use Traps
Sticky traps can help reduce house centipede numbers and monitor infestations:
Place sticky traps along baseboards, corners, and in damp areas.
Check traps regularly and dispose of captured centipedes.
Targeted Treatments
If house centipedes persist, targeted treatments can help:
Diatomaceous earth: Sprinkle a thin layer in corners, cracks, and damp areas. It damages their exoskeleton and kills them.
Insecticide sprays: Use products labeled for centipedes along baseboards, entry points, and dark, damp areas. Apply carefully to avoid exposure to people or pets.
Boric acid: Can be applied in crevices, but avoid areas accessible to children or pets.
Outdoor Management
House centipedes often enter from outside:
Keep vegetation, mulch, and debris away from the foundation.
Ensure proper drainage to avoid standing water near the building.
Seal gaps where pipes, wires, or vents enter the structure.
The Best Way To Get Rid Of House Centipedes
Our professional pest control is the best way to get rid of house centipedes for several reasons:
Accurate Identification and Assessment
House centipedes are often a sign of underlying pest problems, since they feed on other insects. Our professionals:
Correctly identify house centipedes and distinguish them from similar pests.
Assess the extent of the infestation and identify hidden harborage areas.
Determine whether there is a larger underlying insect problem attracting the house centipedes.
This ensures that treatments target the root cause, not just the visible centipedes.
Safe and Effective Treatment
Our professionals have access to pest control products and tools that are not available to the general public, including:
Residual insecticides that remain effective over time.
Targeted gels and sprays for cracks, crevices, and damp areas where centipedes hide.
Environmentally friendly or low-toxicity options for sensitive areas like homes with children or pets.
They also know how to apply treatments safely, minimizing exposure risks.
Comprehensive Approach
House centipedes are difficult to eliminate with DIY methods alone because they hide in dark, damp, and hard-to-reach areas. Our professionals provide:
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Combines chemical, physical, and environmental strategies.
Moisture reduction and habitat modification guidance.
Long-term prevention measures, including sealing entry points and reducing prey populations.
Long-Term Prevention
Even after centipedes are removed, they often return if the environment remains favorable. Our professional services include:
Regular inspections and monitoring.
Preventive treatments to keep house centipedes and other pests away.
Customized solutions based on the specifics of your home or business.
Saves Time, Stress, and Risk
DIY centipede control can be:
Time-consuming: frequent vacuuming, traps, and repeated chemical applications.
Inconsistent: centipedes can survive in hidden cracks or reappear from outdoor populations.
Risky: improper chemical use can harm pets, children, or yourself.
Our professionals eliminate the guesswork and deliver fast, reliable results.
Our professional pest control not only removes house centipedes efficiently but also addresses the underlying conditions that allow them to thrive, providing peace of mind and long-term protection.
Get Rid Of House Centipedes With Miche Pest Control
Hiring our team of professionals at Miche Pest Control is an investment in long-term protection, expertise, and peace of mind. Here’s why:
- Personalized Service and Local Expertise: We know the specific pest pressures in the area—such as seasonal rodent activity, regional ant species, or local termite threats. Our technicians understand the environment, climate, and building types common to the area, allowing them to provide targeted, effective treatments.
- High-Quality, Comprehensive Solutions: As a full-service provider, we doe’t just treat surface problems; we address the root causes. From inspections and prevention to exclusion and ongoing maintenance, we deliver complete, integrated pest management (IPM) programs designed to both eliminate infestations and prevent future ones.
- Accountability and Reliability: We live and die by our reputation. We rely on trust, referrals, and repeat business, meaning we're committed to doing the job right the first time and providing exceptional customer care.
- Faster Response Times: We respond quickly to emergencies and schedule services sooner than large, national chains. Especially when you’re dealing with urgent pest issues like rodents or wasps, that speed matters.
- Customized Treatment Plans: We tailor our services to your property’s specific needs instead of using one-size-fits-all chemical treatments. This results in safer, more effective pest control that minimizes environmental impact and reduces unnecessary pesticide use.
- Highly Trained, Experienced Technicians: We invest in training, certification, and continuing education for our technicians. We stay current on the latest pest biology, control techniques, and safety standards.
- Long-Term Prevention and Value: Our focus on providing quality service means fewer callbacks, longer-lasting protection, and better value over time. Instead of repeated, temporary fixes, you get strategic solutions that protect your home or business for the long run and provide better peace of mind.
Hiring our team means you get expertise you can trust, faster service, safer and more effective treatments, and long-term results that protect both your property and your peace of mind. Contact us today!