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Centipedes

Centipedes

 

Class: Chilopoda
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Metamorphosis: Simple

How do I identify Centipedes?
Color: Yellow, tan, brown or even dark brown in color. Size: Ranging in size from 1/8"-6" long.
Long-worm-like creatures with legs numbering up to 177.

Have Centipedes infested your home?
Centipedes are fast runners and hide under damp, dark places. Often found in basements, bathrooms and closets where the humidity is high.

Will Centipedes bite?
Centipedes can cause a painful bite if handled and feels threatened.

Will Centipedes damage my home or structure?
Centipedes will not cause damage to your home or the contents of it. However, they are known to frighten those to come into contact with it.

Recommendations for control:

The key to control is to eliminate the dampness and humidity in areas they are found. Typically centipedes enter from the outside so it is also helpful to clear any wood, leaf or debris piles around the perimeter of the home.