Coming face to face with a centipede can be incredibly startling, and finding one inside your home might be even more troubling. Although they aren’t harmful to humans and tend to stay out of the way, these pests are unsightly and unnerving. If you don’t love seeing these multi-legged creatures running around your home, here are some expert pest control techniques to help you keep them at bay.

How to Prevent Centipede Infestations

1. Seal Cracks Around Your Exterior

Due to their flat shape, centipedes can make their way inside your home through tiny cracks around doors, windows, or exterior walls. Seal these crevices with caulk or insulation to prevent them from entering. This can also prevent other bugs that centipedes feed on from entering your home.

2. Use a Dehumidifier

Centipedes are drawn to humid conditions, so be sure to limit moisture in the air. Run a dehumidifier in your home, especially in damp areas, like bathrooms. Additionally, be sure to clean up spills and have plumbing leaks fixed immediately to avoid creating welcoming pockets of moisture.

3. Clear Clutter

Centipedes like to hide in dark corners, like underneath boxes, or behind stacks of books. The more clutter you have around your home, the more options they have to create a nest. Outdoor clutter around your home, like excessive weeds, yard waste, or recycling piles, can attract centipedes to your area, increasing the risk that they’ll find a way inside.

If your centipede problems persist after you’ve taken these measures, contact the pest control experts at Aloha Termite & Pest Control in Wahiawa, HI. Serving all of Oahu, these skilled exterminators are equipped to handle centipedes, as well as termites, ants, bedbugs, and rodents. This fully licensed and insured pest management team has been serving the community for about 20 years, always providing friendly service at affordable prices. View their pest control services online or call (808) 622-2268 to request a free inspection.