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Creepy crawlers with dozens of legs scurrying across your basement floor? Finding centipedes in your bathroom at night? At RECON Pest Services, we understand how unsettling these fast-moving pests can be. Nobody wants to encounter a centipede when they’re barefoot in the dark.

Our centipede exterminator services target both the bugs and the conditions that attract them. These moisture-loving creatures sneak into Nebraska homes through tiny cracks, looking for damp hiding spots and smaller insects to hunt.

Centipedes might eat other bugs, but that doesn’t mean you want them as roommates. We eliminate existing centipedes and fix the moisture problems that draw them inside in the first place.

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Centipede Pest Control Services

We handle all types of centipede problems Nebraska homeowners face:

  • House Centipede Exterminator services target those long-legged speedsters that dart across floors and walls. They move incredibly fast and hide in dark, damp corners.
  • Basement Centipede Control eliminates populations living in foundation areas, crawl spaces, and storage rooms where moisture collects and creates a perfect centipede habitat.
  • Bathroom Centipede Treatments focus on areas around tubs, showers, and sinks where these moisture-seeking pests commonly appear during nighttime hours.
  • Garden Centipede Management handles outdoor populations that eventually work their way inside. We treat mulch beds, landscaping, and foundation areas where they breed.
  • Moisture Control Solutions address the root cause by identifying and fixing humidity problems, leaks, and drainage issues that create centipede-friendly conditions.
  • Crack and Crevice Treatments seal entry points and treat the tiny spaces where centipedes hide during daylight hours. We find every gap they use to get inside.
  • Perimeter Defense Applications create barriers around your home’s foundation that stop centipedes from reaching entry points in the first place.
  • Indoor Elimination Programs use targeted treatments in basements, utility rooms, and other areas where centipedes establish populations inside your home.

Centipede Exterminator: Handling Different Types of Centipedes

Nebraska homes deal with several centipede species that need different approaches:

  • House centipedes are the most common indoor type. They’re yellowish-brown with long, striped legs and can run extremely fast when disturbed. They hunt other small insects at night.
  • Garden centipedes are smaller and darker, typically living in mulch and soil outdoors. They migrate indoors during dry weather or when outdoor conditions change.
  • Stone centipedes prefer rocky areas and concrete surfaces. They often hide under stepping stones, landscape blocks, and foundation elements during the day.
  • Soil centipedes live in garden beds and potted plants. They sometimes get carried inside with plants or through open doors near landscaped areas.

All centipede types need moisture to survive. They dry out quickly in low humidity, which is why they seek out damp basements, bathrooms, and utility areas inside homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Centipede Control

Are centipedes dangerous to people?
House centipedes can bite, but rarely do. Their bite feels like a bee sting but isn’t dangerous unless you’re allergic. They’re more scared of you than you are of them.
Why do I see centipedes at night?
They hunt other bugs in the dark when it’s cooler and more humid. During the day, they hide in cracks, under furniture, and in damp spots.
What attracts centipedes to my house?
Moisture and other small bugs. They come inside looking for water and stay because they find insects to eat, like spiders, silverfish, and moths.
How fast can centipedes move?
House centipedes can run up to 15 inches per second. That’s why they seem to disappear so quickly when you turn on the lights.
Do centipedes actually have 100 legs?
No, house centipedes have 15 pairs of legs (30 total). The name “centipede” means “hundred feet,” but it’s not accurate for most species.

Treatment and Prevention

How do you get rid of centipedes?
We treat their hiding spots with residual sprays and fix moisture problems. Removing their food source (other bugs) and water sources works best.
Will centipede treatments harm my family?
Our treatments target areas where centipedes hide, not where people spend time. We use products that break down quickly and explain any safety steps.
How long before I stop seeing centipedes?
Most centipedes die within a week of treatment. But fixing moisture problems takes longer, so you might see stragglers for 2–3 weeks.
Can I prevent centipedes naturally?
Reducing moisture helps a lot. Fix leaks, use fans in bathrooms, and remove wet mulch near your foundation. But established populations usually need professional treatment.
Do centipedes come back after treatment?
Not if we fix the moisture problems that attracted them. New ones might wander in from outside, but they won’t survive long in dry conditions.

Specific Centipede Issues

Why are there so many centipedes in my basement?
Basements have everything centipedes need: moisture, dark hiding spots, and other bugs to hunt. Poor ventilation and water issues make the problem worse.
Are centipedes a sign of other pest problems?
Yes, they eat other insects. Lots of centipedes usually mean you have spiders, silverfish, or other small bugs they’re hunting.
Can centipedes climb walls and ceilings?
House centipedes are excellent climbers. They use their long legs to grip textured surfaces and can walk upside down on smooth ceilings.
What's the difference between centipedes and millipedes?
Centipedes are fast hunters with one pair of legs per body segment. Millipedes are slow plant-eaters with two pairs of legs per segment and curl up when touched.
Do centipedes lay eggs in houses?
Rarely. They need very specific moisture conditions to breed successfully. Most indoor centipedes are adults that wandered in from outside populations.

Why Choose RECON Pest Services

RECON knows Nebraska's pest patterns because we've been fighting local infestations for years. Our pest control company understands exactly when pests move and which areas they prefer, allowing us to target treatments for maximum effectiveness.

Our specialized treatments focus only on problem areas, not wasting time or resources on places pests ignore. This targeted approach means better results while minimizing chemical usage around your property.

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