Are house centipedes harmful?
House centipedes rarely bite people and actually eat other insects. Seeing many of them points to moisture and other bugs in the house.
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House centipedes rarely bite people and actually eat other insects. Seeing many of them points to moisture and other bugs in the house.
What to know
- Reduce humidity in basements and bathrooms.
- Seal cracks.
- Treat the insects they're feeding on.
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