Fast, Targeted Solutions to Keep Your Space Centipede-Free
Centipedes are fast-moving, unsettling pests that can make anyone uncomfortable the moment they appear. With their long legs and rapid movements, they’re often mistaken for more dangerous pests. While most centipedes aren’t harmful to humans, their presence is usually a sign of a larger moisture or insect problem in your home.
At Blackwood Pest Solutions, we don’t just remove centipedes—we identify why they’re there in the first place and treat the conditions attracting them. Our technicians target entry points, eliminate their food sources, and apply safe, effective treatments to keep your home free of centipedes for good.
Why Centipedes Show Up Indoors
Centipedes are nocturnal predators that feed on smaller insects like spiders, silverfish, and ants. If you’re seeing them in your home, it likely means:
- There’s a moisture issue (basements, bathrooms, crawlspaces)
- You have other insect activity they’re feeding on
- There are entry points such as cracks, vents, or gaps in foundation walls
Centipedes thrive in damp, dark areas and are most often spotted in bathrooms, under sinks, inside closets, and around baseboards or walls.
Our Centipede Control Process
- Inspection & Assessment
We inspect your home to locate centipede harborage areas and assess underlying conditions such as excess moisture or insect prey. - Targeted Treatment
We apply safe, effective, EPA-registered products to eliminate active centipedes and reduce their food sources. Treatments are focused in high-activity and high-risk areas indoors and out. - Prevention & Recommendations
After treatment, we seal potential entry points and offer advice on reducing indoor humidity and preventing re-infestation.
Get Expert Help for Your Centipede Problem
Seeing one centipede is often a warning sign. Let Blackwood Pest Solutions handle it the right way—with safe, effective treatments and a plan that stops the problem at its source.
Call us today at 833-897-BUGS (2847) or Book a Free Inspection Online to schedule your centapede service.
FAQs: Centipedes
Are centipedes dangerous?
Most household centipedes are not dangerous to humans. While they can bite, it’s rare and usually harmless. Their presence is more unsettling than harmful—but it does signal an underlying pest or moisture issue.
Why am I seeing so many centipedes?
Centipedes feed on other insects. If you’re seeing them frequently, it may mean your home has a secondary pest problem. Our service focuses on both the centipedes and the pests attracting them.
Where do centipedes hide?
Centipedes prefer dark, damp environments. Common hiding spots include bathrooms, basements, crawlspaces, under sinks, behind baseboards, and in wall voids.
Can I get rid of centipedes on my own?
DIY sprays may kill a few centipedes, but they won’t address the moisture or food sources attracting them. Professional treatment targets the root of the problem and provides longer-lasting results.
How do I prevent centipedes from coming back?
Keep your home dry, seal entry points, reduce clutter, and address any other pest activity. Our team will provide specific prevention tips based on your property’s layout and conditions.
Send Centipedes Packing
Seeing one centipede is often a warning sign. Let Blackwood Pest Solutions handle it the right way—with safe, effective treatments and a plan that stops the problem at its source.
