How to do it:
Seal cracks and gaps in walls, windows, and doors. Reduce indoor humidity with dehumidifiers. Remove clutter and store goods in airtight containers. Regularly clean floors and corners to eliminate food sources like other insects.

Result:
These steps make your home less attractive to house centipedes, reducing the risk of them damaging your goods.

Problem:
If cracks are missed or humidity remains high, centipedes may still enter and hide, making the method less effective.

How to do it:
Mix equal parts of diatomaceous earth and baking soda. Sprinkle the mixture along baseboards, under furniture, and in damp areas where centipedes hide.

Result:

• Diatomaceous earth dehydrates and kills centipedes naturally.
• Baking soda helps absorb moisture, making the environment less attractive.
• Non-toxic and safe for pets and children.

Problem:
If the area remains damp or cluttered, centipedes may still find shelter, reducing the method’s effectiveness.

How to do it:
Physically remove house centipedes and block their entry points.

Result:

• Regularly inspect your home for centipedes, especially in damp areas.
• Capture and release centipedes found indoors.
• Seal cracks, gaps, and crevices in walls, windows, and doors.
• Use weather stripping and door sweeps to block entry.
• Reduce indoor humidity to make the environment less attractive.

Problem:
This method may fail if centipedes find new entry points or if all cracks and gaps are not sealed, allowing them to re-enter.

How to do it:
Use natural predators like spiders or predatory beetles to control house centipede populations. Encourage these beneficial insects by avoiding pesticides and providing small hiding spots near entry points.

Result:
Reduced centipede numbers and less likelihood of them entering your home and causing damage.

Problem:
This method may fail if natural predators do not thrive indoors, or if centipedes find alternative entry points or food sources.

How to do it:
Apply residual insecticide spray (e.g., permethrin or cyfluthrin) along baseboards, cracks, and entry points. Use diatomaceous earth in corners and behind storage. Seal gaps and reduce moisture.

Result:
House centipede activity is reduced, and future infestations are less likely.

Problem:
Method may fail if centipedes find new entry points, moisture persists, or insecticide is not reapplied as needed.