HELP! How To Rid My Place of Centipedes? - GoFuckYourself.com

pocketkangaroo · 10-16-2008, 12:02 PM

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.

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

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Originally Posted by CIVMatt

Dude... get out of the house..... NOW

I think that's the best thing to do.

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.

Cyandin · 10-16-2008, 12:37 PM

Then again, this is coming from the guy that is raising three of these:

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

Manowar · 10-16-2008, 12:41 PM

that thing is fuckign creepy

Manowar · 10-16-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyandin

Then again, this is coming from the guy that is raising three of these:

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

that's just plain wrong

u-Bob · 10-16-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Manowar

that thing is fuckign creepy

what he said.

Karupted Charles · 10-16-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanker

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

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Originally Posted by Cyandin

Then again, this is coming from the guy that is raising three of these:

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

dude they are fucking awsome

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

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Originally Posted by EonBlue

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

Quagmire · 10-16-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyandin

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.

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

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Originally Posted by Cyandin

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.

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

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Originally Posted by CIVMatt

Dude... get out of the house..... NOW

I agree, thats one creepy thing.....

Cyandin · 10-16-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Manowar

that's just plain wrong

Aww, I don't think so.

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Originally Posted by mrwilson

dude they are fucking awsome

I agree. :D

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Originally Posted by pocketkangaroo

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

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Originally Posted by RobertD

I hear bats and toads like them. Get some bats and toads.

SOLID PLAN!

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

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Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

Just install some scorpions and they will take care of it.

# apt-get install scorpiond
# /etc/init.d/scorpiond start

?

*shrug*

pocketkangaroo · 10-16-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

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

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Originally Posted by Cyandin

Then again, this is coming from the guy that is raising three of these:

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

That is one cool looking bug

ExLust · 10-16-2008, 07:22 PM

Kill the queen.

Malicious Biz · 10-16-2008, 07:30 PM

fuzebox · 10-16-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pocketkangaroo

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

Slick · 10-16-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sharphead

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

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

JamesK · 10-16-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Biz

CyberHustler · 10-16-2008, 08:36 PM

uno · 10-16-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyandin

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

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?

10-16-2008, 12:02 PM	#1
pocketkangaroo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 8,452	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.

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stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,983	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.

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shermo Guest Posts: n/a	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.

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Cyandin Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,723	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.

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Cyandin Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,723	Then again, this is coming from the guy that is raising three of these: Looking forward to when they will mature into three of these:

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EonBlue Apocalypse Industry Role: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Limbo Posts: 3,043	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.

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fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,021	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.

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