House Centipede

Subject:  Crazy Looking Bug Geographic location of the bug:  Pullman  Washington, USA Date: 08/21/2021 Time: 03:52 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman :  This bug ran across my carpet floor at about 12:30 am from seemingly under my couch/side table. Its August here and we just had a big rainstorm yesterday. Also, this bug … Read more

House Centipede

Subject:  What is this scary looking thing?! Geographic location of the bug:  Inglewood,CA Date: 10/26/2019 Time: 05:26 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hi, I found this in my bathtub after 1am. It’s big and scary and has a lot of long legs. Seeing it just grossed me out so I drowned it (I … Read more

House Centipede from Malta

Subject:  Unkown Bug Geographic location of the bug:  Malta, Europe. Date: 02/03/2019 Time: 05:21 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hi, can you tell me what this bug is? How you want your letter signed:  Mauro Cilia Dear Mauro, The House Centipede is a cosmopolitan, nocturnal predator that had adapted to cohabitation with humans.  … Read more

House Centipede

Subject:  Identify bug and if its bite poses a health issue to humans or animals Geographic location of the bug:  Beaumont Tx Date: 08/12/2018 Time: 11:36 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  This bug was crawling up the wall of my bathroom.  The body was a little over an inch and with it’s legs … Read more

House Centipede

Subject:  Inhuman Centepede Geographic location of the bug:  Bloomington, Indiana U.S. Date: 08/02/2018 Time: 04:43 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  I am just curious as to what this is. I found it in the stairwell outside of my kids bedroom. How you want your letter signed:  Mista Jay Dear Mista Jay, Though this … Read more

House Centipede

Subject:  Please Identify this bug! Geographic location of the bug:  Los Angeles, California Date: 03/05/2018 Time: 04:48 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Found this in my apartment How you want your letter signed:  Nat Dear Nat, This House Centipede is a beneficial nocturnal predator that is frequently found in homes.  We hope your … Read more