House Centipede

Damp, cool areas such as basements, bathrooms, crawl spaces, and under debris outside.

Insectivorous; they prey on other arthropods including spiders, bed bugs, termites, cockroaches, and silverfish.

Active hunters that are nocturnal and capable of running at high speeds. They use their long legs to entrap prey and have a multi-year lifespan.

Generally beneficial as they provide free pest control in homes. They are not dangerous to humans, though they can bite in self-defense, resulting in minor localized pain similar to a bee sting.