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Las Vegas Centipede Control

Centipedes in Your Home or Business?

Centipedes are fast-moving predators that enter homes while searching for moisture and other insects. Freedom Pest Control locates the source of activity and provides an effective treatment plan.

Close-up view of a centipede for identification
Common Las Vegas PestCentipedes thrive in cool, dark and humid hiding places.
Common Areas

Where Centipedes Are Commonly Found

Centipedes prefer dark locations with moisture and plenty of insect activity.

Bathrooms

Near tubs, sinks and plumbing.

Basements & Crawl Spaces

Cool damp environments are ideal.

Garages

Storage areas with insects and moisture.

Laundry Rooms

Warm humid conditions attract prey.

Under Rocks & Mulch

Common outdoor hiding locations.

Foundation Cracks

Easy entry points into structures.

What to Look For

Signs of a Centipede Problem

  • Centipedes seen at night
  • Activity in bathrooms or garages
  • Frequent sightings after rain or irrigation
  • Centipedes hiding beneath boxes or clutter
  • Large numbers of other insects present
  • Repeated sightings in damp rooms

Centipede or Millipede?

Centipedes have one pair of legs per body segment and move quickly. Millipedes have two pairs per segment and move much more slowly.

Compare with millipedes →
Our Approach

Professional Centipede Control

Our treatment focuses on reducing moisture, eliminating prey insects and treating hiding places.

Inspect: Locate moisture and hiding areas.

Identify: Confirm centipede activity.

Treat: Target harborages and entry points.

Reduce Return: Address moisture and insect food sources.

Prevention Tips

Make Your Property Less Attractive to Centipedes

Lowering moisture and reducing insect populations helps discourage centipedes.

  • Repair plumbing leaks.
  • Reduce humidity in damp rooms.
  • Seal cracks around doors and foundations.
  • Remove outdoor debris and mulch against the home.
  • Reduce other insect infestations.
  • Store boxes off the floor.
Frequently Asked Questions

Centipede Control FAQ

Are centipedes dangerous?

Most are harmless, although larger centipedes can deliver a painful bite if handled.

Why do I keep finding centipedes?

They follow moisture and other insects that serve as food.

Do centipedes damage homes?

No, but they indicate conditions that may support other pests.

Should I treat a few centipedes?

Repeated sightings usually mean there is an underlying moisture or insect issue.

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