15 Mar 2024
Millipede crawling on a rock

Millipedes are beneficial, as long as they stay outdoors

They’re not centipedes. They don’t bite or sting. Still, some people recoil from them.  Often misunderstood creatures, millipedes play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Members of the class Diplopoda, these multi-legged arthropods act as nature’s decomposers. They break down decaying matter in the environment, contributing to nutrient recycling and soil enrichment.  Millipedes are fascinating […]

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10 Feb 2015

What’s the Difference Between Centipedes and Millipedes?

Creepy. Crawly. More legs than you’ll ever want to count. Is it a centipede or a millipede? While it may seem like a tough call from the outset, the reality is that it’s fairly simple to tell the difference between these pests. Centipedes: These creatures have a long, segmented body. They have one pair of […]

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