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Seeing one is often a warning sign, not of its threat, but of what it’s feeding on. Dark, damp spaces like basements and bathrooms offer both hiding spots and prey, turning your home into a buffet. By lowering humidity, fixing leaks, sealing cracks, and improving airflow, you make your space less welcoming to both centipedes and the pests they chase. You don’t have to like them. But understanding them might replace fear with a grudging, useful respect.