Many pests can make their way into your home. Most aren't dangerous, but some can pose a risk to your health and safety. One of these pests, the millipede, might be scary to see, but it's harmless to ...

When a graduate found a baby Florida scrub millipede, she put it in a kiddie pool. Then it got busy reproducing. By Margherita Bassi Published Jan 31, 2026 11:17 AM EST Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

Before scientists even knew how many Florida scrub millipedes were left in the wild, a quiet breakthrough happened in a University of South Florida lab. The rare, giant millipedes reproduced in ...

A new natural area preserve on land located outside of Blacksburg will protect a species of millipede previously thought to be extinct. The preserve, named Eastern Divide, is comprised of two tracts ...

Millipedes aren’t among the most popular animals in the world. When they are thought of, it’s usually concerning a pest-control problem. There is a dedicated pet community that enjoys taking care of ...

Q: I found this yellow, orange, and black bug with many yellow legs while removing some dead wood to prepare a new garden. Do they damage plants? A: No, they’re harmless. This is a widespread but not ...

BLACKSBURG, Va.— The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to issue an initial finding on whether to protect the Ellett Valley millipede under the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida scrub millipedes can be four inches long and have over 100 legs. Apparently, they’re also picky when it comes to making ...