Centipedes may be creepy, but they’re actually helpful in your home.
They eat pests like ants, spiders, cockroaches, and bed bugs, and they’re not dangerous to humans.
Where They’re Found:
Centipedes like dark, damp areas such as basements, bathrooms, and closets.
They can also hide under concrete slabs, inside walls, or in floor drains.
How to Manage Them:
To control centipedes:
Reduce moisture in areas like the basement or bathroom.
Set sticky traps to monitor their population.
Keep organic materials away from the house’s foundation.
If you don’t mind their presence, centipedes will continue to help by eating other pests.
If you’d prefer not to have them around, gently catch and release them outside in a damp area.
