House Centipedes - What They're Telling You About Your Home

Welcome to Crawl Space Ninja Waterproofing! 🏠🌧️ Are you finding house centipedes in your home and wondering what they're trying to tell you? In this video, we delve into the intriguing world of house centipedes, exploring why they're attracted to damp areas like basements, crawl spaces, and bathrooms. These moisture enthusiasts are not only seeking comfort but may also be a sign of a larger pest and moisture issue in your home. Discover why spotting these thousand-leggers could indicate a need for waterproofing and pest control measures. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind these creepy crawlers and learn how to keep them out of your living space for good! Don't miss out on this essential information for maintaining a healthy, pest-free home. Subscribe to our channel for more tips and tricks on waterproofing and home maintenance! #HouseCentipedes #Waterproofing #PestControl #HomeMaintenance #CrawlSpaceNinja

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00:00 Introduction to House Centipede
00:25 House Centipede Originated from
00:59 How do they hunt
01:25 Grooming habits
01:48 Are the dangerous
02:05 What are they saying about your home
02:24 Weather affects them
02:48 Moisture and the house centipede
03:06 Centipede Reproduction
04:02 Preventing house centipedes

[williecunningham]

I heard they don’t bite and will eat all bugs even bed bugs!!!! I have seen them before and as long as they stay out of my way, They live…when they get in my way, they are dead!!

[modularmuse]

Their fast speed enhances their creepiness factor.

[guymandudely]

Cedric, my house centipede, and I have an understanding. After midnight, he has free roam of my basement and I promise NOT to turn on the basement lights and run noisily down the wooden stairs. It seems to be working out for us.

[pamelachristie]

I have one of these. I call her Celeste. She patrols the 2nd floor of my 150 year-old home, keeping the bedroom and bathroom 100% free from spiders and the kinds of insects that inhabit old houses. Celeste is extremely shy, and I'd never even know she was here, if she didn't occasionally turn up in the bathroom sink. It's very reassuring to see her and realize that she's still here, doing her job.

[CrawlSpaceNinja]

This video may open your eyes to the importance of keeping your home dry! House centipedes are attracted to damp environments. It's amazing how such small changes, like fixing leaks and improving ventilation, can make a big difference. Let's all work together to create a drier, more comfortable home. Have you had any experiences with house centipedes? Share your stories in the comments below and let's start a conversation!"

[A_Lion_In_The_Sun]

I get these in my house, I used to have a bad cricket problem in my basement, I would also get ants and spiders. When I stopped killing the house centipedes, all the other bugs went away.

[checkdown]

In Japan they actually release a few in the home to keep pests away.

[patrickmcgee]

After learning what this is and what it does its now on the "no squish" list....helpful little horrors. I only see them in the spring and fall when its generally more damp and gets chilly at night...i should probably invest in a dehumidifier

[KaiTakApproach]

They absolutely love the glitter-type lava lamps. They go batsheet scurrying around chasing the flashes the lamp projects onto the walls.

[traceytansley]

Shiver...dont like bugs, at same time appreciate what some of them do.

[carymarshallfelton]

I moved to Georgia from Florida and had never seen these. Now I'm used to them.

[loverforever]

Good to know. I have seen them in summer in my basement, but not in winter. Maybe during summer humidity in my basement runs as high as 70s.

[susieq]

I “watched” the entire video with my head turned! LOL 😂 I wanted to hear what he had to say, but I couldn’t bear to look at it! Thank you for the informative video….🐛

[BrainDeadEngineering]

I endorse their presents. They keep my house clean. They are extremely fragile and break apart easy if you don't handle them lightly. I leave water tray out at night so they don't dry out 😊

[tycox]

They typically reside in the gap between a house’s sheathing and the brick siding.

[alanjones]

I never kill these house centipedes. I have a plastic glass and a piece of card to slide underneath. I capture the creature and release outside in the long grass. Though it can get rid of pests in the house I am reluctant to leave it in case it gets trodden on or the dogs catch and chew it.

[cynthiagonzalez]

The big ones - 6 inches or so - are scary to see in the ceiling just above your head...

[RJ.MacReady]

They go where water and other bugs are. If you see one you have other bug problems. They are fast too.

[TheSimmpleTruth]

Watching this video late at night before going to sleep. Thank you for giving me the topic of tonight’s nightmares! 😮

[mariofilippi]

Great video, thanks. I see one every once in a while in my basement even when it's dry but for some reason they always creep me out. They move pretty fast when trying to catch them. I use a soft tissue to grab them, then toss 'em outside.