Why you should never kill a centipede in your home
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 little risk to humans. Reproduction is slow and limited, preventing infestations; sightings often involve the same long-lived individual. Understanding their role highlights their ecological benefit.
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 little risk to humans. Reproduction is slow and limited, preventing infestations; sightings often involve the same long-lived individual. Understanding their role highlights their ecological benefit.
