Centipedes
General Information
- Centipedes are most active at night, feeding mainly on insects and spiders
Size
3/4 to 1 1/2 inches, excluding the large legs
Color
Black | Brown | Tan
Additional details
- They are usually associated with damp, dark places such as under stones, flowerpots, boards, or similar debris where there is abundant moisture
- Indoors they may be found in basements, closets, and bathrooms where there is usually high humidity
- Centipedes are looking for food (other small insects)
- Centipedes are technically beneficial since they are predators and eat other insects; however their appearance and presence in the home are frightening to most people
- Larger centipedes, if provoked, may bite, causing pain and some slight swelling -centipede bites are usually not serious, but a physician should be consulted in all cases where the skin is punctured
- Keep compost piles and decaying vegetation away from the house
- Caulk windows and holes to prevent entry
- If you notice centipedes or millipedes in your basement, try running a dehumidifier to make the area less humid, and therefore less appealing
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