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What Are Centipedes?
Centipedes could easily have been the pests that were originally referred to as creepy crawly. With flat, segmented bodies and anywhere from 15 to 177 legs, depending on the specific species, centipedes are not the prettiest bugs in the world, but they are easily recognizable. They can grow anywhere from an eighth of an inch to six inches long. Centipedes found in Middle Tennessee homes will most likely be yellowish to dark brown in color and may have dark markings or stripes on their body.
Are Centipedes Dangerous?
The first set of legs on a centipede acts as a pair of fangs. These fangs have the ability to emit poisonous venom, which is fatal to the insects that centipedes feed on. If you are bitten by a centipede, you may experience a painful sting very similar to that of a bee sting. However, their venom is not strong enough to cause any major harm to humans and there are no lasting side effects from a centipede bite.
What Causes Centipedes?
Centipedes thrive in dark, damp places. For this reason, if you were to search for centipedes outside, you would find them in rotting logs, under stones, in mulch, and even in yard clippings. Appropriate indoor living conditions for centipedes are typically found in basements, crawl spaces, and closets. These areas are dark, often damp, and provide ample hiding spots.
Centipedes become especially active at night when they are on the hunt for their next meal, which could consist of silverfish, carpet beetles, or cockroaches. If any of these other pests are in your home, centipedes will come inside in search of a meal.
How To Get Rid Of Centipedes
At All-American Pest Control, we offer residential pest control programs to homeowners all throughout Nashville, TN and the surrounding counties. Contact us today to learn more about our Perimeter Plus Pest Control Program or our All-For-One pest control program and let us help you establish and maintain a pest-free environment.
By implementing a consistent pest control plan, like one of the programs above, at your house, you can eliminate an active centipede infestation or even stop a centipede problem before it begins. These services not only get rid of centipedes, but also the pests that attract centipedes to your property.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Get Rid Of Centipedes Myself?
Many people, after attempting to get rid of centipedes on their own, find that they’ve simply wasted time, energy, and money on a product that proved to be unsuccessful. Most do-it-yourself sprays and repellents are ineffective and can be dangerous if used improperly.
At All-American Pest Control, we have the qualifications, experience, and expertise to solve any pest problem, including centipede issues. Our pest control plans provide consistent treatments that create a protective barrier around the exterior perimeter of your house to prevent centipedes from getting inside all year long.
How To Prevent A Centipede Infestation
You can take certain preventative measures to keep centipedes out of your home:
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Make sure that all holes and cracks are sealed on the outside of the home to prevent entry
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Replace any screens with holes in them
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Keep all attics, crawl spaces, and basements well-ventilated
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Inspect for and replace damaged weather-stripping
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Reduce moisture inside and around the exterior of your home
If your best efforts don’t deter these nuisance pests from entering your Tennessee home, don’t hesitate; contact All-American Pest Control at the first sighting of a centipede.
Why Choose All-American Pest Control?
At All-American Pest Control, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned and operated company. As a local Nashville pest control company, we are in tune with the current pest problems many Tennessee home and business owners are experiencing. We are dedicated and committed to providing the people of this area with dependable and trustworthy services. No matter your pest problem, with over 50 years of experience, we are confident we can meet and even exceed your expectations!
Our home pest control plans are designed to protect against centipedes and over 47 other common pests by providing ongoing treatments that maintain your home’s protection year round. Try our Perimeter Plus, Advantage, or Complete Care bundles for 24/7 centipede and pest protection.
