You have just entered the basement and noticed that something is moving quickly through the ceiling.
Lightning something with long, spindle legs and trembling. Your first instinct? Grab a shoe or a shred magazine and crush it there and there. But before you do it, take a moment to consider again: is it a small creature really a threat that seems to be?
What if you are going to kill you could actually help you without realizing it? It may not be a disgusting pest you think it is. In fact, it could be your new, unexpected ally in battle against other ghostly search engines lurking around your home. Therefore, you should think twice before you reach out on this fly.
Why should you not kill the Centipede
Centipedes are natural predators of other pests such as ants, spiders, bugs, cockroaches and silver fish. They are not harmful to people, so their maintenance in your house is no danger. This means that if you do not want a lot of stonors to wander your space, simply catch it in a glass and release it outside, ideally in a damp area where it will prosper.
 Where are the centipedes found?
Centipedes tends to prefer dark, damp and separated stains such as basements, bathrooms, cabinets and other areas susceptible to pests. They are fast moving and usually avoid bright and open spaces. According to the Ministry of Entomology Penn State, it is believed that Centipedes comes from the Mediterranean. You can also find them in:
* Under the concrete slabs: They can enter cracks or gaps into the foundation.
* The inner walls of the cement block: gaps around blocks or pipes can allow them to enter.
* In the floor without the right water traps.
* Under or inside cardboard boxes stored on concrete floors.
How to get rid of the domestic centipede
If you prefer not to share your home with Centipedes, it can help reduce moisture in areas such as basement or bathroom. Here are other tips on how to check their presence:
* Use sticky traps to monitor the population of the centipede and identify the source of the problem.
* Keep leaves, wood, compost and other organic materials outside the outside of your home.
* Make sure that the levels of moisture in your house are kept under control.
If you think you are contaminated, there may be addressed pest control professionals. Remember, however, if you leave the centipede in the room, it will not damage you and it will probably help control other pests around your home. Let it do your job!
In conclusion, while Centipedes can provide you with Creeps, it serves in your house a useful purpose by maintaining other pest populations under control. They are not harmful to people and if you do not have contaminated, there is no need to kill them. Instead of crushed them, consider moving them outdoors and continue their beneficial role in the ecosystem. By managing moisture levels and reducing friendly -friendly environment, you can prevent the centiped from becoming annoyance. Finally, if you leave them alone, leave you around the room, and you and the centipede can be peacefully coexist.