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You can tell a centipede from a millipede by counting the number of pairs of legs throughout its body: millipedes have two pairs, while centipedes have one pair per body segment, with the first pair of legs modified into fangs. Centipedes are generally flattened and have a pair of well developed antennae on the head. Some centipedes have long legs and are capable of running quite rapidly.

CENTIPEDES

Appearance:
Centipedes coloring is the combination of red and brown. combining shades of brown and red. Size:
Size may range from a few millimeters to 30 cm.

Behavior:
The rold of a Centipede male is to deposit a spermatophore for the female to comsume. Egg laying  usually occurs in spring time and summer time. They lay their eggs one by one in holes in the soil, the female will then fill the hole in on the egg and leave. They lay 10-50 eggs at a time. The eggs will then take about a month or more to hatch.

Habitat:
Centipedes can be found in soil, underneath deadwood and stones, inside of logs and other similar places.

Control:
If you are a South Florida resident and you are suspicious that these centipedes may be evolving in or around your home or business call Protective Pest Control 1-877-200-4333

MILLIPEDES

Appearance:
Millipedes are a brownish-black color with shades of red,
brown and/or orange. They are slightly flattened. Each of their body segments have two legs. They are usually found curled
up into a “C” shape.

Size:
About ½-1 ¼ in length.

Behavior:
Millipedes feed on living as well as decomposing vegetation which includes, dead insects, worms and snails. They are unable to handle water which is why they are often found on soil surfaces. Millipedes are non-poisonous but they do produce a liquid that can cause an allergic reaction to some humans.

Habitat:
Millipedes will inhabit any moist, dark and cool environment.

Control:
If you are a South Florida resident and you are suspicious that these milipedes may be evolving in or around your home or business call Protective Pest Control 1-877-200-4333