Centipedes

Quick Answer

• Fixing moisture and prey sources matters as much as the spray calendar.
• Centipedes can bite if handled; medical questions belong with clinicians.
• Millipede mass migrations are a different playbook—see the millipede hub.

Centipedes are fast, predatory arthropods drawn to moisture and insect prey. We agree quoted damp rooms and perimeter vectors, apply label-led residuals where purchased, and spell cooperation on leaks, clutter, and prey reduction—not vague promises of zero outdoor runners.

Prevention Checklist

• Fix leaks and improve bathroom/subfloor ventilation targets your quote lists.
• Declutter stored boxes against cool damp walls.
• Seal expansion joints and door thresholds after perimeter work when listed.
• Reduce outdoor woodpiles and mulch contact with foundations.
• Book paired prey control only when quoted—not assumed in every domestic line.

FAQ

Key Takeaways

• Quoted perimeter plus named damp harbourage when sold as such.
• Sealing, drainage, and prey reduction cooperation when listed.
• Six-month programme summary on guarantee page when quoted as such.
• Book a quote for Cape Town or national routing.