How to kill a centipede or kick it out of the house alive: 3 ways to get rid of a centipede

Why centipedes climb into houses

Scolopendra.

There are two main reasons for the appearance of these centipedes in the human dwelling. One of them is the presence of potential "feed". Since skolopendra is by nature a real predator, the abundance of flies, cockroaches or other small insects can attract it.

The second no less common reason for such a visit is thermophilicity of centipede. Recently, the southern species of these centipedes are increasingly found in temperate latitudes. Since the weather in this area does not always spoil them with warmth and humidity, they find suitable conditions for themselves in human homes. Most often, these centipedes can be found in the following places:

Why is the presence of scolopendra in the house dangerous?

The centipede that has climbed into the house can even be useful in some ways. For example, within a fairly short time, it will help the owner to destroy all unwanted insects that live in the room, but do not forget that some species of these centipedes can be poisonous.

Despite the fact that these arthropods do not show unreasonable aggression towards humans, they can be dangerous.

Scolopendra in shoes.

A centipede that accidentally took it into shoes, clothes or on the bed will probably react with a bite to anxiety. At the same time, a person most likely will not notice it, since centipedes usually move at night.

As a result of a scolopendra bite, even an absolutely healthy person may develop general malaise and high fever.

Therefore, if a centipede was seen in the house the day before and it has not yet been possible to get rid of it, you should carefully inspect shoes and clothes before putting them on, and the bed before going to bed.

How to get rid of scolopendra in the house

First of all, it is worth noting that getting rid of a large centipede simply by slamming it with slippers will not work.

Its flat body is covered with a sufficiently strong chitinous shell, which reliably protects the animal. Most often, several basic methods are used to combat the centipede, but not all of them bring the desired result.

Use of insecticides

Using common chemicals that work great with other insects may not work with centipedes. For example, in order to achieve the desired effect with the help of insecticidal aerosols, you will have to spray them long enough and in large quantities.

The following insecticides may be suitable for the destruction of centipede:

Sticky traps

The use of such devices is relevant only if the centipedes are small. Large species of centipedes, such as the Crimean centipede, are strong enough to break out of such a trap.

Capturing centipedes by hand

Captured centipede.

This method is considered the most effective, but it is not so easy to implement it. Scolopendra is a very fast and agile animal, so it will not be easy to catch it.

It is also worth noting that most likely you will have to catch not one centipede, but several. Although these arthropods are not prone to the formation of numerous colonies, do not miss the fact that comfortable conditions can attract several individuals to the house at once.

It is most convenient to catch scolopendra with the help of some kind of container.

Before you start trapping, be sure to wear protective gloves made of thick fabric, as the centipede is likely to try to bite its enemy.

Prevention of the appearance of scolopendra in the house

In order to prevent the dwelling from attracting these intruders, it is necessary to eliminate those factors that make the conditions for centipedes comfortable. To prevent the appearance of scolopendra in the house, you should:

• regularly ventilate the room;
• timely get rid of excess moisture in the bathroom and in the kitchen;
• prevent the spread of cockroaches, ants and other insects in the house;
• block all possible ways of penetration of the centipede into the room;
• do not leave garbage heaps and fallen leaves on the adjacent area.

Conclusion

Scolopendra is not a frequent guest in residential premises and in most cases people themselves are to blame for their appearance. In order not to acquire such an unwanted neighbor, it is enough to keep the house and the adjacent territory in order, and maintain the required level of humidity and air temperature indoors.