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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!
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Each service provides a detailed report and helpful tips to keep pests away. We return regularly throughout the year, increasing protection with every visit.
Everything you never wanted to know about centipedes.
Hamilton Allen Ph.D., BCE
Certified Entomologist, Fox Pest Control
Size: 1/8th to 6 inches
Number of legs: 15-177 pairs
Wings: no
Bites or stings: yes
Color: yellowish with gray or dark brown, sometimes with stripes
Carry disease: no
Damages home/yard: no
Most active season: spring & fall
Fox plan for this pest: Home Protection Plan
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Centipedes are skilled hunters equipped with venomous claws that inject paralyzing venom into their prey. They primarily use venom to subdue insects and other small invertebrates.
Despite the name “centipede,” suggesting 100 legs, these arthropods have varying leg counts, depending on the species. Each body segment has one pair of legs.
In some centipede species, cannibalism is not uncommon. Larger centipedes may prey on smaller ones, showcasing their aggressive and carnivorous nature even within their own species.
Centipedes are known for their remarkable speed and agility. They use their many legs to swiftly navigate diverse terrains, making them effective hunters in various environments.
Centipedes undergo molting throughout their lives, shedding their exoskeletons to grow. Some species can live for several years; molting is crucial for their continued development and survival.
Learn all about centipedes—their habits, habitats, and how to keep them out of your home—by exploring our Centipede Pest Files.
People often confuse centipedes and millipedes because they look pretty similar at first glance. Both have long, segmented bodies and lots of legs, which is enough to make them easy to mix up.
Centipede
Millipede
You might already know for sure that you have an centipede problem. Here are a couple of the most common signs of centipede infestation.
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.
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
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.
In some cases, centipede infestations may produce an unpleasant, musty odor. This smell can be a result of their secretions.
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