Centipedes in Houseplant Soil: Not the Cause of Plant Decline

Centipedes Are Harmless

They don't feed on plants. Something else—watering, light, or pests like scale, mealybugs, spider mites—is stressing your plant.

Centipede Control (If Desired)

• Insecticide drench.
• Submerge pot in warm water to rim for an hour to flush them out.
• Dog flea collar pieces on soil surface (2 for 6" pot, 6 for 10" pot) for 3-month control.

Diagnose the Real Problem

Take the plant to a local garden center for a proper diagnosis.