Should I Kill A Centipede?
Killing a centipede is usually unnecessary for the small house centipedes found in bathrooms and basements, because they are generally harmless to people and prey on other household pests. It makes more sense when you have confirmed a large or venomous species, a repeated indoor presence, or vulnerable residents such as young children, pets, or someone with an allergy to arthropod venom. In most cases, the better first step is identification, exclusion, and moisture control rather than immediate killing.