Archive for the ‘Centipedes & Millipedes’ Category

Protect Yourself Against the Many Types of Centipedes and Millipedes

July 1st, 2010 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Centipedes and millipedes are perhaps the epitome of the statement "similar but different." But, despite their differences, I think we can all agree that they have one thing in common: they are a nuisance in the home. So, after you learn about ...

The Many Uses of Millipede Legs

January 26th, 2010 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 5 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
When you spot a millipede creeping across the floor, your first response is probably not, "Wow, that bug has great legs." Millipedes, also called thousand-leggers may not have sexy legs, but their legs do a lot for them. So while ...

House Centipede Control: Don’t Let Them Control You

January 2nd, 2010 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 22 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
They almost look like something out of a science fiction movie—a creepy crawly bug with tons of legs. But these creatures are no alien to your home.

House Millipedes: Is Your House a Millipede Hot Spot?

January 2nd, 2010 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 5 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
A long body swerves and scurries in your peripheral vision. A chill runs down your spine. You've just spotted a millipede in your home, and you're afraid that where there's one, there must be more. This article will explore:

A Leggy Predator: What Do Centipedes Eat?

November 5th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 2 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Centipedes are creepy and crawly and will probably make your skin do just that. And why not? They're fast and have tons of legs. And they're predators. But don't worry, you're too big to be their prey. This article ...

How to Get Rid of Centipedes

November 4th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 9 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
You turn on the light in the bathroom and freeze. You take a deep breath and try to get the stomach to trap the incredibly fast moving creepy crawly that emerged from behind your toothbrush holder. You've just ...

What’s a Tiger Centipede?

November 4th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
With over 8,000 species of centipedes worldwide, it's very easy to be unaware of all the different kinds of centipedes. The tiger centipede is a commonly unheard species of centipede, but one certainly worth a second look.

The Dragon Millipede: Tough Enough To Wear Pink

November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Ever heard of the Mekong Delta? Often associated with the Vietnam War, it's the river valley that passes through parts of China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and of course Vietnam. Known as a vital means of transporting troops ...

The Endangered Origins of the Pink Millipede

October 30th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
The hot pink dragon millipede is one of a kind. Recently discovered in Thailand's section of the Mekong Delta, it is one of the many 1,068 new species found since 1997. These discoveries highlight how the Mekong Delta is one ...

The Many Sides of a Red Millipede

October 25th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Most larger millipedes, like the Tanzanian red leg millipede, make wonderful pets. But, in large numbers they can quickly become a pest. They are normally very docile, but if threatened they can become poisonous in no time.