Centipedes are a common household pest that can be found in places like kitchens, bathrooms, and backyards. Centipedes not only pollute the home environment, but also pose a threat to humans. Especially for those with a history of allergies or asthma, the appearance of centipedes can even trigger serious health problems. Therefore, it is very important to take measures to prevent centipedes from invading and killing your home.
1[gf]fe0f[gf][gf]20e3[gf] Keep your home clean.
The first step in centipede prevention is to keep your home clean. Clean up places like kitchens, bathrooms, and backyards regularly, especially those where centipedes may be hiding. Clean the trash cans regularly and don't let the trash sit in the house for too long. Also, wash your shoes and outdoor items regularly to avoid bringing centipedes home.
2[GF]FE0F[ GF][GF]20E3[GF] Seal the gap.
Centipedes can easily enter homes through gaps in floors, walls, doors and windows, etc. Therefore, to prevent centipede infestation, you should inspect the walls, floors, doors and windows of your home and use silicone, foam fillers, or other sealants to seal any possible gaps. Also, when installing a new floor or wall, make sure to seal the joints well with a sealant.
3[gf]fe0f[gf][gf]20e3[gf] Use insect repellents.
There are many insect repellents on the market that are specifically designed to repel centipedes. These insect repellents can effectively stop centipedes from entering your home. You can use these insect repellents in places where centipedes are frequented, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and backyards. In addition, you can also spray insect repellent on things like windows, door frames, and hallways to stop centipedes from entering your home through these places. Use creeping insecticide powder to control centipedes. Sprinkle creeping insecticide powder in the corner of the wall, by the window and other places, as long as the centipede comes into contact with the powder, it will be slowly poisoned, and some centipedes will also be infected to their companions when they return to the nest, so as to play the role of chain killing. It can not only kill existing centipedes, but also play a preventive role.
4[gf]fe0f[gf][gf]20e3[gf] Citronella is planted.
Citronella is a natural insect repellent that has a good repellent effect on centipedes. You can grow some citronella plants around your home or use citronella essential oil to repel centipedes. In addition, plants such as lavender and rosemary also have insect repellent effects and can be used to prevent centipedes from invading the home.
5[gf]fe0f[gf][gf]20e3[gf] Maintain ventilation.
A humid environment is the living environment that centipedes prefer. Therefore, to prevent the appearance of centipedes, you need to keep your home ventilated. Open places such as windows, doors, and drawers frequently to ensure air circulation. Also, when taking a shower or doing laundry, make sure the bathroom and laundry room windows are open.
6[gf]fe0f[gf][gf]20e3[gf] Use a centipede trap tool.
There are many centipede trapping tools available on the market. These tools can help you catch centipedes that have already invaded your home. If you find centipedes in your home, you can buy some tools to catch centipedes and use them to catch these pests. Additionally, you can also use baits to attract centipedes and help you catch them.