Beneficial Because:
Centipedes patrol mostly at night, consuming whatever small insects or worms they encounter.
Food and Habitat:
Centipedes are carnivores that eat earthworms and soft-bodied insects. They avoid midday heat by resting beneath mulch, which also provides cover from flooding rains.
Attracting More:
Populations of centipedes regulate themselves. These are long-lived creatures that often live for several years.
