In Hawaii, centipedes infest properties by entering through cracks around windows and doors. Compromised sections of the baseboards are also areas in which centipedes can enter the property. An extermination team identifies the areas during an inspection. A local pest control service can then provide centipedes removal Kapolei for all property owners.
What Do the Bugs Look Like?
The centipedes are brown with multiple legs that move quickly across the floors. The insects measure up to six inches in length and have ten or more body segments. As the insects age, they can grow up to 177 segments.
What Areas are Infested with the Insects?
Insects are attracted to moist areas such as pantries, basements, and bathrooms. Any areas in which clutter is present are attractive places for centipedes to create habitats. The insects are also found around the property where there are piles of leaves, firewood, and stones.
Are the Insects Dangerous?
No, centipedes aren’t dangerous to humans and don’t present any serious health risks. If the centipedes bite, the effects are similar to an ant bite. Further, centipedes don’t leave behind debris around the home. Their diet includes spiders and other insects.
Reproduction and Longevity
Centipedes reproduce in the summer and lay as many as thirty-five eggs. The newborns have about four pairs of legs typically, living up to five years in the right habitat.
How are Centipedes Exterminated?
The property owner has two choices when it comes to removing the centipedes from their home. The exterminators distribute chemicals to kill off the centipedes in most cases. However, property owners who want a more humane removal could acquire baits and traps to remove and relocate the centipedes. The extermination team identifies all entry points and close them to prevent further infestations.
In Hawaii, centipedes are insects that have several segments with multiple pairs of legs. The insects invade moist, darkened areas such as the property’s foundation, basements, and pantries, reproducing each summer with up to 35 offspring. A local extermination team locates the insects and remove them from residential and commercial properties.