PhotoDiscover The Truth About The House Centipedes And Its Danger to Humans
The house centipede is a peculiar-looking creature. It has as many as 15 pairs of legs and it uses these to run at surprisingly fast speeds. This, coupled with the pale body and seemingly endless legs means that it looks like a dangerous monster, ready to kill at a moment’s notice.
The truth is that it is a killer. But, it uses its speed and ability to sting with venom, not teeth, to swiftly kill its prey. The good news is that the house centipede is not interested in feeding on humans. It feeds on insects and spiders, making it a useful addition to your home!
Of course, if you are not comfortable with it being in your home then you can contact your local pest control team and have them deal with the issue for you. If there is one house centipede there are likely to be more of them.
The number of cases of humans being bitten by house centipedes is very low. This is because they are scared of humans and the light, instinctively running to hide. The only time humans get bitten is if they have been provoking the house centipede or if they accidentally roll onto it in their sleep.
Bites rarely need treatment, they will simply be red and perhaps raised. However, if you suffer from allergic reactions it is worth having it checked.
House Centipede Habitat
House centipedes are attracted to areas where they will find food and they prefer damp environments that aren’t too warm. However, they have a dislike of the cold and are more likely to appear in your home during the colder months
You are most likely to find the house centipede in your basement or your bathroom. These are the areas of your home that are generally damp and appeal to this strange insect. It is highly likely that you have house centipedes and have never seen them. But, as they will not harm you it is not something you need to worry about.
Eliminating The House Centipede
The house centipede does a useful job, eliminating other pests in your home. The best way to get rid of your house centipede is to eradicate all other pests in your home, specifically the ones that your house centipede feeds on.
The best way to do this is to speak to your local experts and find out more info about the most common pests in the area. This will help you to create a plan and eradicate these insects.
Conclusion
In most cases, the starting point is simply keeping your house as clean as possible, wiping all surfaces after you’ve prepared food, and keeping food in sealed containers. It is also a good idea to visually inspect your home for cracks and gaps that will allow centipedes and other bugs in. Sealing these up will make it more difficult for you to have a pest problem of any nature. If there is no food for the house centipede you won’t have an issue with them because they will go elsewhere.
