Centipedes
Description:
Centipedes vary in size from 1/8 inch to 6 inches in length. They are elongated, flattened and wormlike. They are usually yellowish to dark brown in color, sometimes with darker stripes or markings. They have anywhere from 15 to 177 pairs of legs.
Prevention:
Reduce or eliminate moist areas and harborage. For example, remove accumulations of leaves and grass clippings, logs, stones and rocks, store firewood, etc. up off the ground; provide adequate ventilation in crawl spaces, etc.