If spiders make you squeamish, centipedes take the ick factor to another level. Despite their name, centipedes don’t have 100 legs—but they might have upwards of 300 or as few as a couple of dozen.

Centipedes invade homes seeking food, moisture, and shelter, often indicating underlying pest or dampness issues. Preventing entry involves eliminating pests like ants and cockroaches, sealing cracks, ...