Centipede Exterminators

Centipedes do not bite or damage structures in Des Moines; they are mainly a nuisance and a sign of excess moisture that a local pro can help correct.

It almost always comes down to moisture. Moderate humidity, 37 inches of rain a year, and basement construction give centipedes the damp conditions they need around Polk County.

In Des Moines and the rest of Polk County, the most common pests are house mice, Norway rats, and German cockroaches. The local humid continental climate, summers near 86°F and winters around 14°F, is the main reason these show up most.

Des Moines sees activity spring through fall, with rodents indoors in winter. Mosquitoes peak May through September, while rodents are worst in the cold months.

house mice pressure in Des Moines follows the local climate: activity is spring through fall, with rodents indoors in winter. A local pro can set up prevention timed to your area.

Pricing varies by pest and home, so the local Des Moines pro gives you a no-obligation estimate first. There is no cost to get connected.

Most Des Moines homeowners are matched with a local pro within minutes, and same-day or next-day appointments are common for urgent problems.