Centipedes are generalist predators, and have adapted to eat a variety of different available prey items. They enjoy feeding on flies, spiders, and sometimes plant tissue, though they don’t really care much for vegetables or plants in their diet.

Unlike other insects, centipedes have a lifespan of 6 years. They go through metamorphosis, with 3 life stages. Females lay their eggs in soil or other damp organic matter, and the nymphs hatch and go through a progressive series of molts until they reach adulthood.

Thankfully, there are several easy measures you can take to help prevent centipedes from infesting in your home. The strongest and most effective way is to reduce areas of moisture in or around your home. You can also clean up and remove leaf piles and grass clippings, and store firewood off the ground. Providing adequate ventilation in basements and crawl spaces also helps to keep centipedes away from making your house into their home.

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