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Why You Should Never Squish A House Centipede—Even If They Do Freak You Out
By Scott Creary For RodalesOrganicLife.com May 1, 2017
 

As one of the most misunderstood heroes of pest control, the house centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata) is usually received with screams rather than gratitude. But its creepy-crawly looks are deceiving. This arthropod is a beneficial predator whose usefulness resides in preying on cockroaches, silverfish, and termites—far creepier critters, if you ask us.

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