House centipedes are fast, leggy predators that feed on other insects and spiders. They favor damp, dark spaces — basements, crawl spaces, and bathrooms — and their presence usually means there’s enough prey to sustain them.
They’re beneficial in a sense, but unsettling to find. Reducing moisture and the insect prey base is the key to keeping them out.
How to identify
- Yellowish-gray with many long legs
- House centipede has 15 pairs of legs and long antennae
- Move extremely fast when disturbed
Signs of an infestation
- Centipedes darting across floors and walls at night
- Activity in damp basements and bathrooms
- Presence of other insects they prey on
Risks & concerns
- Generally harmless; a pinch is possible but rare
- Indicate dampness and an insect food source
How we treat centipedes
We treat harborage areas and entry points, reduce the prey base with an exterior barrier, and recommend moisture control to make the environment inhospitable.
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