Obviously, few people like to see a centipede lurking near them! The centipede, one of the most famous millipede families, proliferates in the Mediterranean regions of France. However, it can be found in all regions. Fleeing from light, centipedes live in moist and natural places. Therefore, they sit under stones, bark, and on the ground.

In addition, these centipedes know how to hide in your home and in the most unexpected places, such as shoes, clothes, and shelves. To curb their invasion, here are some tips.

How to repel centipedes?

Let’s find out the best ways to get rid of centipedes that hide in certain strategic places in your home.

Centipede Control Using Hot Peppers

There are many methods to prevent centipedes from invading your home. A hot pepper spray, for example, can be very useful.

In fact, hot peppers can repel many pests, including centipedes.

Here are the ingredients to have:

• 10 cayenne peppers (or powder);
• 1 teaspoon liquid dish soap;
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil;
• Approximately 2 liters of water;
• 1 spray bottle.

Before starting, it is recommended to wear gloves. In fact, pepper microparticles could settle under your nails and irritate your eyes or other sensitive parts of your body when you come into contact with them.

Use the blender to blend the chiles together with the dish soap and vegetable oil. Add two cups of water to let everything liquefy. Then, let it sit for an hour, then mix everything again, one last time in the blender.

Filter out any particles using cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Then, pour the resulting liquid into the spray bottle, adding the rest of the water. Finally, spray daily around all entry points.

Repelling Millipedes Using Essential Oils

In fact, essential oils are concentrated chemical compounds derived from plants. Therefore, they are extracted by steam distillation. In addition to scenting and disinfecting the surrounding air, essential oils can also be helpful in repelling and preventing centipedes from invading a particular area. To do this, you can count on oils based on cloves, peppermint, basil and sage.

Also, you should always dilute the essential oil with water before applying it, usually count 15 drops for 426 ml. Then it will be enough to apply it around window frames, doors and exterior vents for optimal protection.

Limit Centipede Proliferation with Kaolin Clay

Kaolin clay is a simple and natural way to repel centipedes. In fact, this powder can be used as a natural pest control. Therefore, kaolin clay can ward off pests such as ladybugs, leaf beetles, and apple bollworms, without being toxic to humans. On the other hand, kaolin clay causes irritation in centipedes, causing them to flee from the doors and windows of your home. To do this, simply add 3 cups of kaolin clay powder to 2 liters of water and mix the solution. Don’t hesitate to spray it every two weeks in your home, yard, or garden.

Here’s how you can get rid of centipedes by following these simple and practical tips.