When it comes to dealing with pests in your Livermore home, there are some that are creepier than others. Dealing with pests of any kind is frustrating, and all pests are a nuisance. But some pests are worse than others because they pose health risks or cause property damage. This is not the case with centipedes.
Centipedes are pests that are mostly a nuisance, but the fact that they have so many pairs of legs can be rather disturbing! When you think of a centipede, do you think of a bug with thousands of legs? While centipedes in Livermore do have a lot of legs, they don’t have quite that many.
This is what a centipede looks like:
- They have long, worm-like bodies.
- They usually have 15-170 pairs of legs.
- They have long antennae.
- They have appendages from their mouths that look claw-like.
Do Centipedes Cause Harm?
As with any pests, home and business owners want to know if they can cause any risks to humans. Centipedes are mostly just considered nuisance pests. If you’ve noticed them in your home, understand that they don’t cause property damage or pose health risks to humans.
While they do have venom, this venom only harms other insects. They very rarely bite humans, and, even if they do, it’s unlikely there would be any impacts or even an allergic reaction. They don’t do any damage to property, and they won’t harm your pets either.
How To Prevent Centipedes
While centipedes aren’t as much of an issue as pests like termites or rodents, they still aren’t fun to have in your home. This is why it’s important to know how to prevent them. The best way to prevent centipedes is to make sure your home isn’t full of moisture. Centipedes are attracted to moist environments. In nature, they are usually found underneath leaves, logs, and stones. Inside, they are mainly attracted to areas such as bathrooms, basements, and crawl spaces.
Here are some simple centipede-prevention tips:
- Keep your yard clear of piles of leaves and decaying wood.
- Use dehumidifiers in your house.
- Keep moisture out of your home by fixing leaky pipes and faucets.
- Keep basements and crawl spaces ventilated.
- Don’t store firewood next to the exterior of your home.
These prevention measures can help keep centipedes, and some other pests, out of your home or business, but they can’t guarantee they won’t get inside. If you find you have a centipede problem, the best way to get rid of them is to get professional help.
Getting Rid Of Centipedes
If you’re looking to protect your home or business from centipedes or other pests, the professionals at Pro Active Pest Control are here to help. We provide residential and commercial pest control to residents in the Livermore area.