Centipedes

Desert centipede identification and moisture management.

• The Giant Desert Centipede can grow up to 8 inches in Arizona. They thrive in the humidity of Phoenix irrigation systems and seek out “cool” bathroom tiles during 110°F summer days.
• Fun Fact: Despite the name, no centipede has exactly 100 legs. They always have an odd number of pairs.
• Professional Treatment FAQs:
  1. Is a centipede bite dangerous? Their “venom claws” are modified legs. While painful (similar to a wasp sting), professional treatment ensures these predators stay out of your living spaces.
  2. How do professionals locate them? We look for moisture “micro-climates” around your foundation and irrigation boxes where they hide during the day.
  3. Will one treatment work? Because they are solitary hunters, we focus on a “barrier” treatment to stop them from entering the home initially.