Services
Insurance
Loans
Repairs
Advice
About

Are house centipedes attracted to light?

I have a lot of little centipedes in my house and I’m looking for a reason that they might be coming around. Are house centipedes attracted to light?

avatar
Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No, house centipedes hate light. In fact, they will scatter in the presence of light and prefer to hide in damp and dark areas. They prey on other insects such as spiders and cockroaches, so if you have a lot of these kinds of bugs in your area, this is likely what is attracting them to your home.
If you’re looking for a way to get rid of your house centipedes, an exterminator is the best way to go. However, you should know that home and renters insurance won’t cover the costs of or associated with pest extermination.
The good news is the
Jerry
app can help you save hundreds of dollars on your
home and auto insurance
which can help cover the costs of the extermination.
The savings keep coming even after Jerry finds you great insurance at the lowest price. Before every policy renewal period, you’ll be presented with new competitive quotes, which means you’ll always have the best coverage at the best price. If you want to switch policies, that’s fine! Jerry can help cancel your old policy.
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings