Don’t Kill These Creepy Colorado Bugs in Your Home

Colorado is home to some nasty critters. Some enjoy bugs and examining or collecting them in Colorado, but most want nothing to do with most bugs in the Centennial State. Some are friendly, some are nasty, and some are creepy to see. The instinct for many when you see a critter in your home is to get rid of it immediately. Despite your instincts to kill any bug you see in your home, there are some that you want to leave alone, as they are doing more good than bad in your home.

House Centipedes in Colorado

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House centipedes are some of the nastiest and creepiest bugs you will ever see, and instinct might be to kill one if you see it. They are fast, scary-looking, and likely will make you scream, but house centipedes are something you want in your home. They eat cockroaches, spiders, silverfish, flies, and bedbugs. While they might be scary, they do a lot of good in your home.

Ladybugs in the Centennial State

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Ladybugs are some of the most beautiful bugs in the world, and most people enjoy them. They don't harm humans, aren't scary-looking, and typically are enjoyable. Did you also know they are good for your home? Their diet consists of mites, aphids, and scale insects. While some homes get plenty of ladybugs, it is best to let them be.

Spiders in Colorado

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Not all spiders are created equal, so no, you should not let every spider call your home their home. Obviously, if you see a black widow, you should not let it stick around your home. Most spiders in Colorado, though, are good for your home, especially in your yard, as they work as good pest control. They should help lower the fly, mosquito, and other pest population around your home.

Daddy Longlegs in Colorado

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Daddy longlegs could fall into the spider category, but they are better off being in your home. While they might be creepy-looking at times, they are harmless to humans, and they are one of the few bugs that can kill and eat black widows, also working as protectors for you. They, like spiders, will also help lower the fly and mosquito population in your home.

Miller Moths in Colorado

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While most do not like moths in their home, Miller Moths are harmless and actually provide food for other animals, as well as pollinate your flowers. They don't lay eggs indoors and won't damage your home. They are actually a good food source for birds and bears.

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