Question 1

Why do I have centipedes in my house?

Accepted Answer

House centipedes are moisture-loving predators that feed on other insects inside your home — spiders, cockroaches, silverfish, and other small arthropods. Their presence means two things: there's a moisture issue (high humidity, leaky pipes, or damp basement), and there's an active prey insect population inside your walls or basement. Treating centipedes without addressing the moisture source and underlying pest population provides only temporary relief. Leadtech Pest Services identifies and addresses the root cause.

Question 2

Are centipedes dangerous?

Accepted Answer

House centipedes are not dangerous to humans or pets. They can technically bite if handled but rarely do. They are, however, a reliable indicator of moisture problems and other insects in the home — and they're frightening to many people. Professional treatment reduces both the centipede population and the insect prey that sustains them.

Question 3

What are earwigs and where do they come from?

Accepted Answer

Earwigs are brown, elongated insects with distinctive rear pincers. They live in moist soil and organic debris outdoors and enter homes through foundation gaps and ground-level openings. They're attracted to moisture and organic material — commonly found in basements, bathrooms, and under sinks. High numbers of earwigs indoors always indicate excess moisture at or near the foundation.

Question 4

How do you treat centipedes, earwigs, and pill bugs?

Accepted Answer

Treatment for moisture pests includes perimeter foundation sprays targeting entry points and harborage areas, crack-and-crevice applications in basements and crawlspaces, and reducing harborage sites (leaf litter, mulch, wood piles) around the foundation. Addressing moisture is equally important — we advise on drainage improvements, gutter maintenance, and crawlspace humidity. Backed by the Leadtech Guarantee.

Centipede, Earwig & Pill Bug Control

Moisture Pests We Treat

House Centipedes

Earwigs

Pill Bugs / Roly-Polies

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