Spiders and house centipedes like the same things: dark, quiet, slightly damp places with other insects to eat. That’s why they show up in basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms and garages. Sticky traps placed flat along walls and in corners catch the ones that are wandering, and show you where they come from.
Where they hide
- Basement corners, behind storage boxes and along the bottom of walls
- Bathrooms and laundry rooms, near floor drains and behind the toilet or washer
- Under stairs, in crawl spaces and around the furnace and water heater
- Garages and sheds, along door frames and shelving
How to place sticky traps for spiders and centipedes
- Put traps flat against the wall or tucked into corners. Both run along edges.
- Use more than one: try 2–3 per room in basements and bathrooms.
- Place them where you’ve seen activity and near gaps around pipes, doors and windows.
- Check after a week. Move traps toward the spots with the most catches.
Why they keep coming back
House centipedes and many spiders eat other insects. If you see a lot of them, there is usually food for them — silverfish, crickets, ants or other small insects. Sticky traps catch those too, so the traps help with both the predators and their food.
Make the space less inviting
- Run a dehumidifier in damp basements
- Fix leaks and dry out floor drains
- Clear clutter and cardboard from floors
- Seal gaps around pipes, doors and windows
Sticky traps for insects and mice
ZIVASKA Unscented Sticky Glue Traps catch house mice and crawling insects such as spiders, centipedes, silverfish, cockroaches, crickets, ants and ticks. They’re unscented, poison-free and pesticide-free, 21.7 × 13.5 cm, and can be used flat or folded into a tunnel.
Safety: keep traps out of reach of children, pets and non-target animals, and follow the instructions in the box.
Frequently asked questions
Do sticky traps work for spiders?
Yes, for spiders that wander across floors and along walls. Place traps flat against walls and in corners where you’ve seen them.
Do glue traps catch house centipedes?
Yes. House centipedes run fast along edges, so traps tight against walls and in corners of basements and bathrooms work best.
Why do I have so many house centipedes?
They usually follow food and moisture. Damp basements and bathrooms with other small insects attract them. Reducing moisture and insects reduces centipedes.
Where should I put spider traps?
Basement corners, behind storage, along the bottom of walls, near floor drains, under stairs and along garage door frames.
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