Kansas City Pest Solutions

House Centipede Control in Kansas City

House centipedes are the fast, many-legged hunters that dart across basement walls and bathtubs. They're harmless to people and eat other insects — seeing them means there is moisture and prey nearby.

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How we handle centipedes

We look at why they're there: damp basements and crawlspaces, and the silverfish, spiders and other insects they feed on. Addressing moisture and treating the perimeter and harborage areas for their prey takes care of the centipedes along with it.

Most of the time, fixing the moisture is the real fix. We will tell you honestly when that is all it takes and a visit isn't needed.

What you can do

Run a dehumidifier in the basement, fix leaks, and clear stored boxes off the floor. Seal gaps around basement windows and doors.

Do house centipedes bite?+

Very rarely, and only if handled. A bite is comparable to a mild bee sting.

Why do I keep seeing them in the bathroom?+

They need humidity. Bathrooms, basements and laundry rooms are where they find it — and the insects they eat.

Should I kill them?+

They are actually eating the pests you don't want. If there are a lot of them, it is worth fixing the moisture and the insect population that supports them.