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House centipedes appear in basements and lower levels

House centipedes often show up in spring when lower-level moisture and insect prey increase. They look alarming, but in low numbers they usually indicate another underlying bug issue rather than a centipede conspiracy.

For mild activity, reduce humidity, use a dehumidifier where needed, vacuum corners and baseboards, and focus on lowering the insects they feed on. Sticky traps can help monitor which area is most active. Less moisture plus fewer prey insects usually means fewer centipedes. If sightings continue in multiple zones, Richard's Pest Control can assess the broader spring pest picture in IN.

Spiders start appearing in corners and basements again

Spring spider activity often increases because the insects they feed on also become more active. Basements, garages, storage corners, and window ledges are classic hotspots.

For light spider activity, vacuum webs and egg sacs, reduce clutter, and lower the number of insects around lights and windows. You can also place peppermint-oil cotton balls near storage corners and door thresholds as a mild deterrent. The real trick is boring housekeeping: fewer bugs, fewer spiders. If webs keep reappearing heavily or you are concerned about a specific species, Richard's Pest Control can assess the situation in .

Fungus gnats appear around houseplants

Spring watering routines often wake up fungus gnats in potted plants. They are usually linked to damp potting soil, overwatering, and organic buildup in decorative plant containers.

For a mild issue, let the top layer of soil dry a bit more between waterings, remove dead plant material, and use yellow sticky traps to reduce adults. A light top layer of sand or fine gravel on the soil surface can also make the pot less inviting. The bugs are small, but they reproduce like they have a business plan. If indoor plant pests spread widely or start affecting multiple rooms, Richard's Pest Control can advise on next steps.