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pocketkangaroo 10-16-2008 12:02 PM
HELP! How To Rid My Place of Centipedes?
 
I get these house centipedes every year. Usually just one here or there in the tub. But this year has been bad. They've obviously been building up forces for some time and have waged a battle against me. It's been out of control, killing 1-2 of these fuckers a day in the basement area. They've even started making their assault upstairs.

Anyone have experience killing bugs? I have Orkin coming out tomorrow but want something that I can do on my own. Running a dehumidifier downstairs at the moment too. Does Boric Acid work well? What about bug bombs?

This is what I'm dealing with, I have no problem sacrificing my health to rid my home of these.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._centipede.jpg

CIVMatt 10-16-2008 12:06 PM
Dude... get out of the house..... NOW

Dood 10-16-2008 12:08 PM
Get a cat. Mine will eat anything that moves. It ate a gigantic furry spider last night.

stickyfingerz 10-16-2008 12:08 PM
Hate them fuckers. Only saw 2 or 3 total this year and that was when the condensation pipe on our ac unit plugged up and started leaking. I didnt catch it for a few days then unplugged it and got everything dried out. Found the ones that showed up shortly after that, so moisture is def what they are there seeking out. Dehumidifier should help.

mrwilson 10-16-2008 12:11 PM
What a beautiful thing!

Tanker 10-16-2008 12:15 PM
I hate those little fuckers Ellisa has the dogs trained to attack them when she screams. The dogs come running and searching the floor

its actually a little funny to see it happen

nAtuRaLbEautY 10-16-2008 12:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CIVMatt (Post 14908735)
Dude... get out of the house..... NOW
I think that's the best thing to do. :thumbsup

:1orglaugh :1orglaugh

shermo 10-16-2008 12:32 PM
I think I just threw up a little bit in my mouth.

I have a bug guy come out here monthly to spray. Over 2 years here, and I've seen maybe 3 bugs in the house.

Cyandin 10-16-2008 12:34 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_centipede

They're don't really bite, are not vectors of disease. Don't get all up in arms over a little insect like that. Just get a cat.:2 cents:

Cyandin 10-16-2008 12:37 PM
Then again, this is coming from the guy that is raising three of these:

http://www.dannesdjur.com/bilder/dyn...s_lichyi_1.jpg

Looking forward to when they will mature into three of these:

http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Entom...ges/beetle.gif

Manowar 10-16-2008 12:41 PM
that thing is fuckign creepy

Manowar 10-16-2008 12:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyandin (Post 14908884)
Then again, this is coming from the guy that is raising three of these:

http://www.dannesdjur.com/bilder/dyn...s_lichyi_1.jpg

Looking forward to when they will mature into three of these:

http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Entom...ges/beetle.gif
that's just plain wrong

u-Bob 10-16-2008 12:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Manowar (Post 14908907)
that thing is fuckign creepy
what he said.

Karupted Charles 10-16-2008 12:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tanker (Post 14908794)
I hate those little fuckers Ellisa has the dogs trained to attack them when she screams. The dogs come running and searching the floor

its actually a little funny to see it happen
I would probably piss my pants laughing if I saw that.

mrwilson 10-16-2008 12:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyandin (Post 14908884)
Then again, this is coming from the guy that is raising three of these:

http://www.dannesdjur.com/bilder/dyn...s_lichyi_1.jpg

Looking forward to when they will mature into three of these:

http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Entom...ges/beetle.gif


dude they are fucking awsome :thumbsup

EonBlue 10-16-2008 01:05 PM
What you want are some glue boards:

Example: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/tr...rds-p-134.html

You should be able to get them at a local store.

Place them on the floor along the walls in the secluded and hidden areas of your basement.

d-null 10-16-2008 01:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by EonBlue (Post 14909095)
What you want are some glue boards:

Example: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/tr...rds-p-134.html

You should be able to get them at a local store.

Place them on the floor along the walls in the secluded and hidden areas of your basement.
that is good advice, and no poisonous residue in the air and in your home :thumbsup

Quagmire 10-16-2008 01:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyandin (Post 14908874)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_centipede

They're don't really bite, are not vectors of disease. Don't get all up in arms over a little insect like that. Just get a cat.:2 cents:
Sure they bite, and it hurts about as much as a horsefly bite or a bee sting.

Strange thing is I haven't seen one since I moved to a farm. When I lived in the burbs they were always kicking around in the basement. Even when I bought a newly built townhouse.

pocketkangaroo 10-16-2008 01:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyandin (Post 14908874)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_centipede

They're don't really bite, are not vectors of disease. Don't get all up in arms over a little insect like that. Just get a cat.:2 cents:
I don't care about the bite, I just think they are disgusting. Seriously scares the shit out of me to see these fucks sprint across the floor at warp speed. I don't mind big spiders, snakes, etc, but these guys are the devil.

And what is that bug you are raising?

Tom_PM 10-16-2008 01:25 PM
They like moisture, so a dehumidifier is perfect for a basement in IL I'd say!
I hate those ugly things.

TubeTitans_SusieQ 10-16-2008 01:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CIVMatt (Post 14908735)
Dude... get out of the house..... NOW
I agree, thats one creepy thing.....

Cyandin 10-16-2008 01:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Manowar (Post 14908930)
that's just plain wrong
Aww, I don't think so. :)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrwilson (Post 14908983)
dude they are fucking awsome :thumbsup
I agree. :D

Quote:
Originally Posted by pocketkangaroo (Post 14909169)
I don't care about the bite, I just think they are disgusting. Seriously scares the shit out of me to see these fucks sprint across the floor at warp speed. I don't mind big spiders, snakes, etc, but these guys are the devil.

And what is that bug you are raising?
They are Dynastes sp. larvae, commonly know as the Eastern Hercules Beetle. There are two species in this genera, tityus and granti,and they are among the largest North American Coleopterans(beetles).

I'm a lifelong entomologist, and actually had these three larvae overnighted to me from my friends yard in San Antonio. I'm very excited to see them develop, and since they larvae are all 4th and 5th instar (in their 4th and 5th stage of larval development (out of 5 stages)),I should expect pupation any time now.

%99.99 of insects aren't really gross at all, once you get a good look at them, and considering there are over 250,000 species of beetles alone, I liken collecting insects to engaging in a lifelong scavenger hunt with 750k+ items on the list. :)

fuzebox 10-16-2008 01:43 PM
I usually only see 1-2 a year, but killed in in the last month in my living room :( Fucking things are so nasty looking. Must be the extra long rainy season this year.

RobertD 10-16-2008 01:59 PM
I hear bats and toads like them. Get some bats and toads.

Cyandin 10-16-2008 02:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobertD (Post 14909432)
I hear bats and toads like them. Get some bats and toads.
SOLID PLAN! :thumbsup:1orglaugh:1orglaugh

Tom_PM 10-16-2008 02:03 PM
Food chain FTW! lmao

RobertD 10-16-2008 02:04 PM
Voila! No more centipedes.

webgurl 10-16-2008 02:07 PM
i havent seen ONE bug in my condo yet i been here for 2yrs ...

Mr Pheer 10-16-2008 02:10 PM
Just install some scorpions and they will take care of it.

Cyandin 10-16-2008 02:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Pheer (Post 14909519)
Just install some scorpions and they will take care of it.
# apt-get install scorpiond
# /etc/init.d/scorpiond start

?

*shrug*

:winkwink:

pocketkangaroo 10-16-2008 03:02 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Pheer (Post 14909519)
Just install some scorpions and they will take care of it.
I'd honestly take scorpions over those things. I don't normally mind bugs, but this one just turns me into a pussy.

kelly 10-16-2008 06:18 PM
Salt :) does the trick every time.

Spunky 10-16-2008 06:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyandin (Post 14908884)
Then again, this is coming from the guy that is raising three of these:

http://www.dannesdjur.com/bilder/dyn...s_lichyi_1.jpg

Looking forward to when they will mature into three of these:

http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Entom...ges/beetle.gif
That is one cool looking bug

ExLust 10-16-2008 07:22 PM
Kill the queen.

Malicious Biz 10-16-2008 07:30 PM
http://www.chaischoll.org/plumblog/732.jpg

fuzebox 10-16-2008 07:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pocketkangaroo (Post 14910088)
I'd honestly take scorpions over those things. I don't normally mind bugs, but this one just turns me into a pussy.
Now a scorpion will get me standing on the sofa shrieking like a girl...

Thankfully haven't seen one in the new house and it's been almost a year.

Iron Fist 10-16-2008 07:39 PM
http://www.videogamecritic.net/image.../centipede.png

Slick 10-16-2008 08:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sharphead (Post 14911953)
ROFL, ha ha ha, I was gonna post the same thing, I guess great minds think alike.

Rorschach 10-16-2008 08:27 PM
someone please post that attack of the pedes animated gif

collegeboobies 10-16-2008 08:29 PM
Thats not a very long one

collegeboobies 10-16-2008 08:31 PM
Like wikipedia said, since you used it for a pic and dehumidifier idea, get a cat.

collegeboobies 10-16-2008 08:32 PM
http://ocquill.files.wordpress.com/2...tipede-022.jpg


This is what I dealt with in Hawaii, some a foot long

JamesK 10-16-2008 08:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Malicious Biz (Post 14911931)
:1orglaugh

http://bum.net/pics/megahurtz.jpg

CyberHustler 10-16-2008 08:36 PM
http://www.bestofasseenontv.com/Riddex/riddex_main.jpg

:1orglaugh

uno 10-16-2008 09:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyandin (Post 14909261)
Aww, I don't think so. :)



I agree. :D



They are Dynastes sp. larvae, commonly know as the Eastern Hercules Beetle. There are two species in this genera, tityus and granti,and they are among the largest North American Coleopterans(beetles).

I'm a lifelong entomologist, and actually had these three larvae overnighted to me from my friends yard in San Antonio. I'm very excited to see them develop, and since they larvae are all 4th and 5th instar (in their 4th and 5th stage of larval development (out of 5 stages)),I should expect pupation any time now.

%99.99 of insects aren't really gross at all, once you get a good look at them, and considering there are over 250,000 species of beetles alone, I liken collecting insects to engaging in a lifelong scavenger hunt with 750k+ items on the list. :)
you must be a ball to hang out with.

sandman! 10-16-2008 09:51 PM
format c:

Spunky 10-16-2008 09:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyandin (Post 14909261)
Aww, I don't think so. :)



I agree. :D



They are Dynastes sp. larvae, commonly know as the Eastern Hercules Beetle. There are two species in this genera, tityus and granti,and they are among the largest North American Coleopterans(beetles).

I'm a lifelong entomologist, and actually had these three larvae overnighted to me from my friends yard in San Antonio. I'm very excited to see them develop, and since they larvae are all 4th and 5th instar (in their 4th and 5th stage of larval development (out of 5 stages)),I should expect pupation any time now.

%99.99 of insects aren't really gross at all, once you get a good look at them, and considering there are over 250,000 species of beetles alone, I liken collecting insects to engaging in a lifelong scavenger hunt with 750k+ items on the list. :)
I'm assuming the collection isn't all live :) I think that's awesome.some people collect boots and cigars,you collect bugs.probably worth a mint if you wanted to breed or sell them?


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