How To Identify A Centipede Infestation

Appearance - The centipede is a little creature with many legs - as few as 15 and as many as 300, which can give them a “hairy”appearance. They can be flat with many legs to looking more spider-like with longer, bent legs and a shorter body. Some even grow to be seven inches in length!

Behavior - Centipedes love damp, moist areas and will gravitate to unfinished basements, bathrooms, and closets. In these places centipedes are able to find food; primarily other insects. These pests are easily able to climb walls, as well as speed across your floor. Centipedes are nocturnal, coming out at night, and are rarely seen during the day.

Why You Might Have Centipede Infestation

Centipedes thrive in damp areas on your property. If you have a leaf pile, composting area or live near the woods, you could expect a centipede infestation at some point. If you have a cool and damp basement, or simply have a bathroom with indoor plumbing, centipedes may come to visit. Centipedes eat other bugs, and where there are other bugs, centipedes may follow.

Reasons To Treat Your Centipede Problem Immediately

Due to the persistence of centipedes, any small work you do such as spraying at-home remedies will only keep them away temporarily. Then centipedes will be back soon enough and drive you crazy again. Reducing moisture through the use of a dehumidifier, and fixing any plumbing issues will make your home less inviting to centipedes.

Call us today for centipede treatment, so you and your family can rest assured your home will be safe.

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