HOW TO GET RID OF CENTIPEDES

Centipedes are our allies in our quest to control various pests, but their presence in one’s home or business can be unnerving and unsettling. The thought of coming across one of these critters at night is enough to make a person’s skin crawl.

Controlling the amount of moisture in your home or business, as well as decreasing entry points, will help to deter centipedes from entering, and a prevent a centipede infestation. The ongoing presence of centipedes indoors may suggest that the number of insects may be enough to serve as ample, sufficient food supply. Control of insects, spiders, or other prey is another helpful solution for how to get rid of centipedes.

Here are some steps to help you prevent centipedes from invading, and to help you get rid of them:

• Using a dehumidifier or fan in damp areas of the home.
• Fixing any leaky faucets or pipes in a timely manner.
• Sealing any cracks around your home, buildings or manmade structures.
  • Focusing on windows or doors prior to the fall season as this will help prevent centipedes (as well as other insects acting as their food source) from getting inside.
• Ensure your eavestrough and downspout are working adequately to drain water away from your home.
• Remove any breeding areas at the exterior of the house, such as leaves, decaying vegetation, wood piles, etc.

For large centipede infestations with intolerable numbers, contact a licensed pest control company that has expertise to help rid you of centipedes.