Treatment protocol · Centipede Control
Centipede & Millipede Management in India
Fast relief from centipedes and millipedes in basements, bathrooms, and gardens. Foundation spraying across India.
Centipedes possess venomous claws that can deliver painful bites to residents and pets when cornered in damp bathrooms, basements, or ground floor rooms. Safe Home establishes wide chemical perimeter barriers around building foundations and drains.
- CIB Approved Formulations
- Odorless & Low Toxicity
- Certified Supervisors
- Open 24 hours, all 7 days
- Offices in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Kanpur & Varanasi
- IPCA & FIPP member
Field guide
Know your centipedes
Centipedes and millipedes move indoors from damp soil and leaf litter, especially after rain.
Common centipedes & millipedes in India
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Photo: Holger Krisp, CC BY 3.0 House centipedeScutigera coleoptrataLong-legged and fast; hunts insects indoors. -
Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC BY-SA 2.0 Giant centipedesScolopendra spp.Large, with a painful bite; found in damp areas and gardens. -
Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0 MillipedesVarious speciesSlow and rounded; feed on decaying plant matter; invade after rain.
Signs to look for
- SightingsIn bathrooms, basements and ground-floor rooms.
- Activity after rainNumbers rise during and after the monsoon.
- Near drainsAround floor drains and damp corners.
- Leaf litterMulch and litter piled against walls.
How Safe Home works
- 01InspectA detailed survey of the property to find activity and risk areas.
- 02IdentifyConfirming the species, because the right treatment depends on it.
- 03PlanA site-specific plan covering treatment, proofing and hygiene.
- 04TreatTargeted treatment where the pests live and travel.
- 05MonitorChecking activity after treatment.
- 06ReviewFollow-up visits and adjustments based on what we find.
Treatment methods
- Moisture and perimeter surveyFoundations, garden mulch and bathroom drains assessed.
- Foundation barrierResidual treatment along exterior plinths and sills.
- Drain treatmentFloor drains treated to stop them coming up.
- Exclusion adviceDoor gaps and cracks identified for sealing.
Prevention you can start today
- Reduce damp indoors
- Clear leaf litter and mulch from walls
- Seal cracks and door gaps
- Fix leaks
- Keep drains covered
Sectors we serve
Why Safe Home Pestochem
Why choose Safe Home for centipede control
Inspection-led treatment by a trained team, with the paperwork, products and follow-up that businesses and families expect.
- Free inspection firstA technician inspects before anything is treated, so the treatment targets the actual problem.
- Trained, certified techniciansOur team has trained with Syngenta Professional Solutions and the Indian Pest Control Association.
- Approved, low-odour productsCIB-approved formulations applied as per label, with low-odour options for homes and kitchens.
- Open 24 hours, all 7 daysCall or WhatsApp at any time, on any day of the week.
- Local offices, pan-India reachOffices in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Kanpur and Varanasi, with multi-site contracts coordinated across India.
- Follow-up and preventionFollow-up visits where the treatment needs them, and practical advice to stop pests coming back.
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Talk to a centipede control expert now
Call or WhatsApp. Send a photo of the problem and our team will tell you what it is and what it needs.
Service Execution Phases
Our step-by-step IPM approach targets the source of the problem with minimal disruption.
Moisture & Perimeter Assessment
Surveying foundation perimeters, garden mulch, and bathroom drainage junctions.
Foundation Barrier Spray
Applying broad-spectrum micro-encapsulated insecticide along exterior plinths and sill plates.
Drain Line Treatment
Flushing indoor floor drains with long-lasting contact emulsions to block vertical migration.
What to expect
Before and after your centipede control visit
A few simple steps make the treatment work better. Your technician will confirm the details for your property.
1 Before we arrive
- Clear clutter from around drains, plinths and door thresholds.
- Tell us where they appear — bathrooms, basements or ground-floor rooms.
2 After the treatment
- Keep floor drains covered.
- Reduce damp and clear leaf litter from against the walls.
- Keep children and pets out of treated areas until your technician says it is safe.
Watch our team at work
Short videos from our YouTube channel
Real treatments and practical advice from the Safe Home Pestochem team. Tap a video to play it here.
Centipede Control Across India
Our teams carry out centipede control from our Lucknow head office and our branches in Gorakhpur, Kanpur and Varanasi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common inquiries regarding Centipede Control treatment and safety.
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