Centipedes are not insects either. But centipedes are more closely related to insects than worms are. And that is because ...

Centipedes are often described as aggressive predators, but their effectiveness depends on direct comparisons with other ...

Centipedes have been known to bite, though it is extremely rare; a bite is supposedly reminiscent of a wasp sting. It can be startling to encounter a many-legged creature scurrying around your house, ...

Whichever multi-legged creature you find crawling around your home, here’s what to know about why it’s there. After reading this, you may even decide not to kick them out of your house if you ...

Centipedes usually enter homes in search of their prey, which includes ants, spiders, and roaches. Centipedes are particularly drawn to dark, humid spaces such as bathrooms and basements. To keep ...

Centipedes indoors are not a threat but beneficial predators controlling other pests. They enter homes seeking shelter, moisture, and food, following insect prey. Their bites are rare and mild, posing ...

Most millipedes defend themselves by curling into a ball, but one found in a Virginia national park secretes toxic cyanide compounds to ward off predators NPS Photos/Marie Pinto More stories about ...