Q: Do you know what these worms are? I get tons of them in the corners of my garage, right by the door opener rails. I cleaned them out, and a week later, I found more. I’ve tried to spray those areas with Raid, but I keep getting them. — Dave B.

A: Wow, those look creepy, to say the least. For identification and control, I consulted a co-worker, Patrick Beauzay, an entomologist with North Dakota State University Extension.

Patrick says: “These are millipedes. They are completely harmless but can be a nuisance. It seemed to be a good year for them. They live outdoors in areas with ample moisture where they feed on decaying organic matter.

“In the fall, they start looking for overwintering places and can move into homes when their preferred habitat dries out. They will disappear once i

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