{"id":1805,"date":"2017-09-28T20:40:21","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T20:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/?page_id=1805\/"},"modified":"2025-01-14T09:41:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T14:41:17","slug":"centipede-extermination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/insects-pests\/centipede-extermination\/","title":{"rendered":"Centipede Extermination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505924054783{background-image: url(https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/top-centipede.jpg?id=965) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;BackGroundImageScale&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Service_Title&#8221;]\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"Service_HugeText\">CENTIPEDE<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"Contact_Bigger_Paragraph White_Text\">EXTERMINATION<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/contact-us\/\"><button class=\"Button_Style_Blue Button_Centered\" type=\"button\">CONTACT US<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text Centered_Text MainTitle_Margin&#8221;]\n<h1>Centipede control tips from the experts<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Paragraph_Text Centered_Text&#8221;]If you\u2019re seeing wispy creepy crawlers in your basement or skittering over the soil of your potted plants, it\u2019s time to implement a few <strong>centipede control<\/strong> measures. Although they\u2019re not harmful to humans, the presence of these arthropods is a sign that there are moisture problems in the building or that there are cracks and other entry points that need to be fixed. <a href=\"\/en\/pest-control-experts\/\">Elite Pest Control\u2019s experts<\/a> have come up with some tips to help you deal with this problem.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1500061025861{background-color: #e0e0e0 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text&#8221;]\n<h2>Description<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text&#8221;]There are about 70 species of <strong>centipede<\/strong><strong> in Quebec<\/strong>; their common feature is a long, flat body, longish antennae and multiple fragile legs. The body of a typical Canadian house centipede is made up of about 15 segments, each featuring its own pair of legs. This structure enables the centipede to move very quickly. The first pair of legs is in fact a set of poisonous claws which are used for self-defense and to capture and paralyze prey.<\/p>\n<p>House centipedes range from light to dark brown, and they can grow up to 6 cm in length. Their wispy antennae may be as long as the body itself. Most of the centipedes found in Quebec are around 2.5 cm long. If a house centipede is disturbed, it will immediately scurry towards the closest dark corner.<\/p>\n<p>The preferred food of centipedes is insects; they feed on spiders, ants, beetles and insect larvae. They will also sometimes cannibalize other centipedes. The female lays her eggs in sacs and stays close to her young for about two weeks. As hatchlings grow, they emerge from each moult with a new pair of legs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; equal_columns=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;Service_Col_Padding Service_Text_Margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Are centipedes harmful?<\/h2>\n<p>As is the case with <a href=\"\/en\/insects-pests\/earwig-extermination\/\">earwigs<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/insects-pests\/spider-extermination\/\">spiders<\/a>, centipedes are more unpleasant to look at than they are dangerous. It can be especially off-putting when they congregate in large numbers or if one drops on you from a ceiling crack overhead.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that some species of centipede can bite and inject a poisonous venom; however, the house centipede common to our province is usually unable to pierce the skin.<\/p>\n<p>If you do get stung, there is no danger to your health, although you may experience some localized redness, swelling and pain. There\u2019s no need to worry about your house pets either; if they\u2019re bitten, there will be no lasting harm.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;Service_Col_Padding Service_Text_Margin bg-light-grey&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Find the source of the problem<\/h2>\n<p>Like most living creatures, centipedes are mostly made up of water. But, unlike many insects that feature waxy coatings or tough exoskeletons, centipedes can quickly dehydrate from evaporation in dry environments. That\u2019s why they seek out damp places in buildings, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basements<\/li>\n<li>Unfinished storage areas<\/li>\n<li>Bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>Closets with poor ventilation<\/li>\n<li>Wall or ceiling voids where there has been water infiltration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some experts go as far as suggesting that there are benefits to having centipedes around, as they can control the population of bed bugs, ants and other small pest insects. However, as most people are afraid of centipedes, we\u2019ve developed a treatment plan that can help you get them out of your house.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bg-blue row-padding&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text White_Text&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You\u2019re more likely to see <strong>centipedes in your house<\/strong> in summer, spring and fall, when the humidity indoors is higher. Let Elite Pest Control do a free assessment of the problem at the earliest opportunity. The sooner you deal with an infestation, the easier it is to control.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; equal_columns=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-padding&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to get rid of them<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you want to get rid of an infestation, the first and most important step is to solve any humidity problems plaguing your house. Use a dehumidifier in the basement, whether it\u2019s finished or unfinished, and repair all foundation fissures and broken or leaky pipes immediately.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Here are some other tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seal up all entry points that insects and arthropods can use to gain access.<\/li>\n<li>Run the vacuum cleaner over your carpets to remove any eggs the centipedes may have laid. We recommend you use a safety-approved insecticidal carpet shampoo.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a clean house; don\u2019t leave food crumbs and standing water laying around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;highlight-black&#8221;]The insecticides available at hardware stores can solve urgent pest and insect problems, but a treatment by a professional pest control technician may be necessary for a long-term solution. Call us to learn more.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-padding bg-dark-grey&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Professional treatments<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sometimes the centipedes you find in your house are garden vermin that have wandered indoors. But that\u2019s not always the case; true house centipedes can be tricky to get rid of. Our approach to having an insect- and pest-free house involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\">Inspection<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/pest-extermination\/\">Extermination<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/rodent-proof-caulking\/\">Home sealing<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/pest-prevention\/\">Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505927041214{background-color: #0055c5 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-call&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text White_Text&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To\u00a0find an exterminator near you, <a href=\"\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> today. Our pest-control teams are ready at <a href=\"\/en\/areas\/\">locations<\/a> throughout Quebec, including Montreal, St-J\u00e9r\u00f4me, Laval, Terrebonne, Repentigny, Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, Gatineau, Longueuil and Quebec City.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505924054783{background-image: url(https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/top-centipede.jpg?id=965) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;BackGroundImageScale&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Service_Title&#8221;] CENTIPEDE EXTERMINATION CONTACT US [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text Centered_Text MainTitle_Margin&#8221;] Centipede control tips from the experts [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Paragraph_Text Centered_Text&#8221;]If you\u2019re seeing wispy creepy crawlers in your basement or skittering over the soil of your potted plants, it\u2019s time to implement a few centipede control measures. 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