How to Get Rid of Centipedes in Oakland, California

Though every continent has a species of centipedes, they are more easily found in warm and moist regions. Preferring yards and gardens, centipedes are generally not found indoors.

• Centipedes vary in color from red to brown.
• Centipedes have large claws called maxillipeds that have poisonous glands used to defend themselves.
• Centipedes are predators that use their antennae to seek out prey.
• Centipedes can live up to 5-6 years.
• Centipedes vary in color from red to brown.

Centipedes do not generally affect humans unless they bite with their poisonous glands. The removal of dead insects in the home is the best way to avoid having centipedes. Centipedes creating a nuisance in your home? Call an exterminator to have them removed now!