https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcuFTuX_wuU There are different species of centipedes around the world, most of which are commonly found outdoors. A few...
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There are different species of centipedes around the world, most of which are commonly found outdoors. A few species, like the house centipede, may also be found inside your home. House centipedes love hiding in dark and moist areas of your home such as your bathroom, basement, and attic. They tend to be active at night and prefer to stay in hiding. Although centipedes are a great predator of other pests in your home such as spiders, their bite does contain venom, and it can be fatal to babies, children, or those with allergies. If you’re looking for a solution to end a centipede infestation in your home then here's what you need to do.
Here are the 3 Best Ways to Get Rid of House Centipedes
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Get Rid of Excessive Moisture
Centipedes are attracted to moisture, they dry out and die if they don't stay in a moist environment. Check your home, from attics, crawl spaces, basements, and other damp areas where centipedes can likely hideout. Getting rid of excess moisture and water sources will keep your home centipede free. You can do this by making sure to fix all water leaks in your kitchen, bathroom, roof, ceiling, and walls immediately. Investing in a dehumidifier can also be a great help to remove excess moisture in your home.
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Eliminate the food source
To eliminate centipedes for good means that you also have to get rid of all the other pests in your home. Centipedes feed on small insects such as cockroaches, spiders, ants, termites, silverfish, flies, and moths. Eliminating other types of pests that can attract centipedes in your home can help you get rid of them.
Without a food source, centipedes will have nothing to eat and this will hopefully cause their death or urge them to move out of your home.
Diatomaceous earth or DE for short is a type of powder made from the sediment of fossilized algae called diatoms. Diatomaceous earth is not poisonous. Instead, this fossilized rock powder is the answer to your centipede infestation problem. It does not only kill centipedes but other types of bugs as well, by absorbing the oils in their skeleton and drying them out. Sprinkle the powder around cracks, in corners, in damp areas, and on the entryways of your home to prevent centipedes from entering. Since DE is an irritant, it is advisable to use safety gloves when using it to avoid getting it on your skin.
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