Centipede Exterminators

Centipedes do not bite or damage structures in Riverside; 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. Low humidity, 10 inches of rain a year, and slab and raised perimeter construction give centipedes the damp conditions they need around Riverside County.

In Riverside and the rest of Riverside County, the most common pests are black widow spiders, Argentine ants, and German cockroaches. The local Mediterranean climate, summers near 95°F and winters around 43°F, is the main reason these show up most.

Around Riverside, year-round in the mild climate, peaking in warm months. Plan for mosquitoes May through October and rodents pushing indoors as it cools.

In Riverside County, black widow spiders can be a problem well beyond summer. Year-round prevention is often the best approach in this Mediterranean climate.

Note where you have seen activity, clear access to those areas, and put away food and pets. Your Riverside pro will give specific prep steps for the treatment.

They are. In California, exterminators are licensed through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, and our network only includes licensed local pros.