Centipede Control in St. Louis
House centipedes and millipedes are unsettling to find in your home. I'll treat the problem and address the moisture conditions that attract them.
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Centipedes vs. Millipedes
House centipedes are fast-moving, long-legged insects that are startling to encounter. They're actually predators that eat other insects, but most people don't want them sharing their living space. They can bite if handled, though it's rare and not medically significant.
Millipedes are slower, rounder, and curl up when disturbed. They feed on decaying organic matter and typically enter homes during heavy rain or drought, seeking moisture. They don't bite but can release a mild irritant.
Both are attracted to moisture. If you're seeing centipedes or millipedes regularly, it often signals excess humidity or a moisture problem in your home — and it may also mean you have other pest populations they're feeding on.
Why They're in Your Home
- Damp basements or crawl spaces
- Bathroom and kitchen moisture
- Cracks in foundation walls
- Gaps around doors and windows
- Heavy mulch or leaf litter near the house
- Other insect populations (their food source)
- Poor drainage around the foundation
Where They Hide
Basements
Dark, damp corners and along foundation walls.
Bathrooms
Under vanities, near drains, and in tubs.
Crawl Spaces
Ideal habitat with moisture and darkness.
Garages
Floor-level entry points and stored items.
My Treatment Approach
Inspection
I identify entry points, moisture sources, and areas of activity. If centipedes are present, I also look for the other pests they're feeding on.
Treatment
Targeted application around the perimeter, entry points, and harborage areas. I treat both interior and exterior to create a barrier.
Moisture Management
I'll recommend specific steps to reduce humidity and seal entry points so conditions no longer attract these pests.
Centipedes Making You Uncomfortable?
Let me address the problem and the conditions causing it. Call for a free consultation.