Millipedes, Centipedes,

About Millipedes, Centipedes,

Millipedes are small, slow-moving arthropods with cylindrical bodies and two pairs of legs per segment, often found in damp areas like mulch or leaf litter around homes in Middle Tennessee. Centipedes are flatter, faster, and have one pair of legs per segment, known for their predatory behavior. While millipedes primarily feed on decaying organic matter, centipedes can bite and may pose minor concerns indoors, especially in Columbia and Franklin homes.

Millipedes, Centipedes, is a beneficial insect commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Beneficial Insects identification guide.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Millipedes, Centipedes, regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.