If you’ve seen one centipede in your home, there are more hiding around your house. If you see new centipedes daily, you may have a centipede infestation.
Centipedes feed on home-invading species like cockroaches and spiders, so an abundance of prey often lures these pests into homes. Residents may find centipedes in cement block walls, boxes, clutter on the floor, or floor drains. The warmth and safety of a heated home may also attract centipedes inside to reproduce.
Centipedes aren’t as dangerous as some pests because they don’t carry diseases. However, they can bite if threatened, and a centipede bite can be quite painful. If you have centipedes in your home, they’re probably finding other pests to feed on.Â
To get rid of centipedes in your home, thoroughly clean damp areas of your house, like the basement, bathroom, or attic and remove their hiding places. Â
Dish soap is a more natural ingredient used to kill house centipedes. Once the bug has made contact, the soap starts to dry it out until it dies. For a natural way to get rid of centipedes, mix a gallon of warm water with two tablespoons of liquid dish soap in a spray bottle.
Not only are house centipedes killing the bugs you really don’t want in your house, they also don’t create any nests or webs. They are considered active hunters and are constantly looking for their next prey. Centipedes aren’t eating your wood or carrying a fatal disease.
Good housekeeping helps keep bugs away, especially in the kitchen where food crumbs can accumulate. Try cleaning your cupboards with vinegar: Not only does it disinfect, but ants can’t stand it.Â
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