It's a natural reaction to be frightened of some insects.
Many insects have the ability to harm people, and many insects look very menacing.
However, many large insects are not harmful at all. Because it would take several volumes to describe every insect, this publication is intended to distinguish several common insects and insect relatives in Kentucky that are or are not harmful. They do not sting or have venom. Millipedes cannot hurt people. Millipedes are scavengers, feeding on either living or decaying plant parts near the forest floor.