Having a good idea of what is going on with any pest that gets into your home or commercial property will make a big difference in helping you to catch it. These behaviors will help you to know how they get into your home, where you are likely to find them, and more. So, if you are worried that you have an infestation of centipedes in your home or commercial property, you need to learn a bit more about some of their behaviors to help with this.

 

Centipedes will often try to get inside your home for the winter to stay warm and have some protection against the elements. They lay their eggs during the summer and like to spend that time in or on the soil. It is possible for the females of the species to produce up to 35 eggs in just a few days. This can make them grow and develop quickly.

 

Centipedes like to be around moisture, so keeping the moisture as far from your property as possible will help you to cut out some of the issues with this pest. You may find them in trash, piles of leaves that you have around, under stones, and in some rotting logs. When the centipede decides to invade the home, centipedes will be found in bathrooms, potted plants, crawlspaces, and in a basement that may be a little damp. These are some of the places that you need to check out first if you are worried about an infestation.

 

All centipedes, even the ones that have eyes, are going to have poor eyesight and they tend to track all of their prey through the use of smell and touch. Centipedes are going to be carnivorous and will get their moisture needs through the prey that they get ahead of. When they get into the home, they will be nocturnal and choose to feed on plant tissue, flies, and spiders. Despite common thoughts, they are not likely to consume wood in or out of the home. Millipedes are the ones who are going to do this, but they are different, even if they do look similar to the centipede.

 

When you have a centipede in your home and you want to get rid of the infestation as soon as possible. Our team will be able to work with you to help with your commercial pest control in Phoenix. We have the right tools and expertise to ensure that you will be able to remove the pests and keep your property safe and secure from all the pests that may come along. Contact us to get started with your pest control solutions.