Centipedes, or “Thousand-Leggers” in common vernacular, are arthropods belonging to the class Chilopoda

. They are elongated creatures with many legs that are commonly found in most homes and even commercial buildings. The word Centipede comes from the Latin words meaning 100 and foot.

How do centipedes get in my house?

The most common entry points for centipedes are holes; crack or gaps in the foundation wall; and under or around openings between doorframes and the doors. House centipedes may also enter the home by crawling up through drains and sump pumps.

Do thousand leg bugs bite?

The thousand-legger does have venom which it uses to stun its prey, but bites to humans are rare. If it does bite a human, it is not harmful and will cause a small amount of localized pain and a little swelling at the site.