While centipedes are mostly harmless, many other insects can cause serious problems. Here are just a few:
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“Mosquitoes… spread malaria, dengue,” leading to nearly 1 million deaths each year.
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“Kissing bugs… transmit Chagas disease.”
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Tsetse flies cause sleeping sickness in Africa.
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Fire ants and bullet ants deliver painful, sometimes dangerous stings.
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Giant Japanese hornets and killer bees can be deadly.
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Fleas cause itchy bites and skin infections.
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Botfly larvae burrow into skin, creating painful wounds.
By understanding which bugs are dangerous and which are helpful, like centipedes, you can make smarter choices at home. “Their quiet, behind-the-scenes work keeps your home safer and healthier.”
💡 Not all bugs are bad—some are bodyguards in disguise.
