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Seeing centipedes in the basement, bathroom, or laundry room is unsettling, especially when they keep popping up after you’ve cleaned and sprayed. The problem usually isn’t “one centipede.” It’s moisture, quiet hiding spots, and tiny entry gaps that make your home a perfect place for them to hunt at night.
At Get ’Em Out, we provide professional Centipede Removal in Ottawa with a detailed inspection and a clear plan, so you get lasting relief instead of a temporary solution. We arrive on time, explain our findings, and treat the appropriate zones safely and effectively.
Book your inspection today to prevent recurring centipede sightings.
Danger / Damage
Centipedes aren’t usually destructive, but frequent sightings can be stressful, especially when they show up in living spaces. Repeat activity often points to a bigger issue: damp conditions and other insects (their food source). That’s why professional Centipede Removal works best when it targets the pest and the conditions that support it: moisture, harborage, and entry points.
Active Months
Centipede activity can change throughout the year, and the best time to treat depends on the pest and your home’s conditions. Warmer weather often brings more pest activity, and seasonal shifts can drive insects indoors. If you’re seeing recurring sightings in your home in Ottawa, book an inspection with us. We’ll confirm what’s happening and recommend the right next steps.
Appearance
House centipedes are usually easy to identify once you know the signs: a long, narrow body with many thin legs that fan out, long antennae, and quick, darting “run-and-hide” movement. Their colour is often pale yellow/grey with darker striping or banding.
Because they’re typically most active at night, homeowners often spot them when turning on a light in lower-level, moisture-prone areas (like basements, bathrooms, or laundry rooms). If you’re unsure what you’re seeing, a thorough assessment helps confirm the pest, so your Centipede Removal plan targets the right problem from the start.
Habitat
Centipedes prefer dark, moisture-prone spaces with access to prey insects, so indoor sightings often point to damp conditions and hidden entry points. Common indoor hiding areas include:
Under sinks and around plumbing penetrations
- Basement corners, storage rooms, and floor drains
- Bathrooms and laundry rooms with higher humidity
- Cracks along baseboards, foundation lines, and window wells
Outdoors, they shelter under stones, mulch, wood piles, and damp leaf litter. A strong Centipede Removal plan focuses on the “why” behind sightings: finding entry points, reducing moisture, and limiting harborage, backed by certified, government-licensed help in Ottawa.
Life Cycle
Centipedes follow a simple progression: egg → juvenile → adult. Indoors, they can keep reappearing when conditions stay stable and sheltered, especially where there’s moisture, dark hiding spots, and a steady supply of other insects to feed on.
That’s why lasting results usually come from more than a quick spray. A smarter plan focuses on:
- Pinpointing problem areas through inspection
- Reducing humidity and harborage zones (so they can’t thrive)
- Closing off small entry gaps (so they don’t return)
Interesting Facts
- Centipedes are natural predators-they feed on spiders, flies, and other small insects, so repeat sightings can be a clue that there’s other pest activity in the home.
- They slip through tiny cracks and gaps, which is why finding entry points is just as important as treatment.
- They prefer dark, moisture-prone spaces and avoid open, dry areas, so ventilation and moisture control can help reduce activity.
- Night sightings are common-many centipedes are nocturnal hunters: fast movement, then a quick retreat into tight hiding spots.
If you’re seeing them often, a thorough assessment helps pinpoint where they’re getting in and what’s supporting the activity, so the solution is effective and safe, not just reactive.
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Your Answers To Common Centipede Removal Questions
If centipedes keep showing up, you’re not alone. These are the questions we hear most often in Ottawa. Here are clear answers and practical next steps.
How do I recognize a centipede?
Look for a long, narrow body with many thin legs, long antennae, and fast, darting movement-most often spotted at night in moisture-prone rooms like basements or bathrooms.
How do I know if I have a house centipede infestation?
What causes centipedes to enter homes?
What do centipedes eat?
How to permanently get rid of centipedes?
How much does centipede extermination cost in Ottawa?
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Don’t let centipedes keep showing up in your home. Get ’Em Out Wildlife Control provides professional Centipede Removal in Ottawa using effective and safe solutions from fully certified and government-licensed technicians.
We try to respond to inquiries within 24 hours, so you can get answers-and relief-fast.
Contact Us:
OTTAWA / GATINEAU
23 Slate Street, Stittsville, Ontario, K2S 1Y7
Phone: 613-416-6110
Email: service@getemoutwildlife.com
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: CLOSED