5 Surprising Facts About Centipedes, including their speed, regeneration abilities & nocturnal habits. Learn how to prevent centipede infestations in your home.
One thing you probably already know is how creepy centipedes are. They look like they came straight out of a horror movie! However, did you know:
- Centipedes are not classified as insects; they belong to the arthropod family. Arthropods are characterized by their segmented bodies, jointed limbs, and external skeletons, making them distinct from insects.
- Centipedes engage in meticulous grooming habits. Using their forcipules, they methodically clean each leg from base to tip after eating. Interestingly, even if a leg is missing, the centipede will attempt to clean the space where it once was, maintaining its usual routine.
- Known for their speed, centipedes can move at an impressive rate of up to 16 inches per second, making them efficient predators.
- These creatures also possess a remarkable ability to regenerate lost legs, allowing them to recover from injuries and continue functioning effectively.
- Despite their agility, centipedes have limited vision. Some species are completely blind, relying on other senses to navigate their environment.
Even though these multi-legged creatures are scary when they greet you on the stairs or dark corners of your room, they rarely bite. Centipede pincers are not always even strong enough to penetrate human skin. However, no one wants to put up with an infestation of centipedes inside their home. So, in order to prevent them, you will need to block off all of the places they are entering your home, like cracks and crevices in your exterior walls, foundation, and window and door frames. You will want to repair or replace all damaged vents, screens, and vents as well. If you keep your house dry, centipedes will find your home less attractive, and the absence of other moisture-loving insects that they eat will also help. Of course, you will need to eliminate a current infestation too, and the best way to do that is with the help of professional pest control.
In Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, Adam’s Pest Control is here to help. We use EPA-approved treatment products and methods around your foundation and the exterior perimeter to stop centipedes from coming in. Additionally, areas indoors will be treated if necessary along baseboards, and in wall voids. If you are looking for a no centipede guarantee, look no further, the professionals at Adam’s Pest Control have effective solutions for your centipede and other pest pressures. Give us a call today!
