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Centipedes and Millipedes in Wichita Homes
Lots of legs can mean lots of worry. University of Missouri Extension explains the difference between centipedes and millipedes. Here is what Wichita homeowners should know.
Quick Answers
Millipedes are harmless to people and pets. They curl up when bothered.
House centipedes are not a health threat. They eat spiders and other household pests.
Both are drawn to damp, cool spots.
Why do centipedes and millipedes come into Wichita homes?
Millipedes often move indoors in big groups in spring and fall, when the weather gets too hot, cold, wet, or dry, says the extension. Homes near wooded areas or heavy lawn and compost can see more. Centipedes come in looking for moisture and turn up in closets, storage rooms, and basements.
What should you do first?
Remove mulch, grass clippings, leaves, and rotting wood from around the foundation.
Keep water moving away from the foundation.
Seal cracks and gaps around doors and basement windows.
Fix seepage and improve air flow in basements.
Sweep or vacuum what you find.
What does not help?
Start with moisture and debris. The extension says to use pesticides only when needed and to follow the product label.
Common Questions
Are house centipedes dangerous?
The extension says house centipedes are not a health threat to people or pets, and they eat spiders and other household pests.
Can centipedes bite?
Centipedes have venomous fangs. The extension says most are too small to hurt people, but a large one (4 to 5 inches) can cause a painful wound like a bee sting.
Do you use contracts for centipedes and millipedes control?
No. We do not use contracts.
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