Things You'll Need
- Cleaning supplies
- Insecticide
- Dehumidifier
Instructions
Locate what is attracting centipedes into your basement. Centipedes enjoy cool, damp and dark places. In basements, they will be attracted to areas where moisture and other insects are present. They may be hard to locate at first, because they will hide in cracks, crevices and underneath materials during the day and will hunt for insects at night.
Kill the centipede̵7;s food source by eliminating insects living in the basement. To kill insects, make sure the area is clean by removing debris, shelter and food sources on which insects feed. A clean space will attract fewer insects and keep them from coming back. A one-time sweep, using an insecticide spray, can help eliminate any insects currently living in a basement.
Install a dehumidifier to prevent moisture and favorable living conditions for centipedes. Make sure none of the basement pipes are leaking, and insulate cold water pipes with foam insulation tubes to prevent condensation.
Clean the outside area surrounding your home and basement. Stones, leaf mulch, decaying wood and other debris could be attracting centipedes near your home.