Our Board Certified Entomologists will uncover the source of your centipede problem – not just take care of the centipede infestation that is visible. Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices will help with centipede control for the ones that have gotten in but will also work on ways to keep them out. Preventative centipede treatments and continuous monitoring will be how Waltham Pest Services technicians will keep your centipede problem in check.
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Problems Caused by Centipedes
Centipedes will bite if they feel threatened. Centipede bites can cause severe pain, swelling, and redness at the site of the bite, with symptoms usually lasting less than 48 hours. Should an employee, resident, or guest be sensitive to the venom’s effects, they could also suffer from headache, chest pain, heart tremors, nausea, and vomiting. Besides all that, their many legs and scurrying can unnerve just about anyone. Better to bring in a professional centipede exterminator.
What do centipedes look like? Centipedes may have anywhere from 15 to 177 pairs of legs. They are elongated and flattened and appear worm-like. They’re usually yellowish to dark brown in color and may have darker stripes or markings on their body. They prefer darker, damper areas of your business so if you’re looking for signs of centipede infestation, start there.