How to Get Rid of Centipedes

Centipedes are not one pest that is going to be harmful or cause damage, but that does not mean that you want them living in your homeThey often find their ways to get inside and it can be rather unnerving to find themThey like to hide in cool, damp areas, like the basement and the bathroomThe good thing, though, is that they are rather easy to control.

The worst thing about a centipede is its looksThey can be rather large - up to six inches in lengthThey are actually very good at ridding your home of other bugsThey will eat spiders, cockroaches and other common bugsThey can bite, which feels like a sting, but they will rarely bite a humanHowever, if they are threatened or they are lacking food they will bite.

Centipedes often get in through cracks and other small openingsThey prefer dark and damp areas and are often found in bathroomsYou can usually control them by removing ones you see and keeping areas free of dampness.