House Centipede

How to Identify House Centipedes:

Appearance:

• 1-1.5 inches (body)
• Light brown
• Black lines running end to end
• 30 legs

Habitats:

• Under boards, rocks, fallen trees (outside)
• Any cool, moist, dark space (inside)

Threat:

• Not life threatening
• Possesses venom glands and delivery system
• Rarely bites
• Bites usually cause mild irritation

Preventing an Infestation:

• Frequent house centipede sightings suggest plentiful of prey
• Examine building for abundance of arthropods
  (silverfish, cockroaches, spiders, etc.)

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