Millipedes are infesting Indonesia's Pesisir Barat Regency, Lampung Province, causing business disruptions and concerns among residents. The cause of the infestation is unknown.

Although the species, Harpaphe haydeniana, is not venomous, a massive spread of these animals in residential areas is believed to be a threat to humans and the environment.

When threatened, this millipede exudes hydrogen cyanide that can be lethal to birds and rodents, and cause temporary skin reactions in humans.

For the past three months, locals have been using insecticides to prevent millipedes from entering their houses. But this hasn't stopped Harpaphe haydeniana from infesting their homes.

Residents of Pesisir Barat Regency have bow called on local authorities to handle the pest. So far, there has been no specific response from the local government.

Harpaphe haydeniana originates from North America. This millipede can grow up to 3 cm, has 20 pairs of legs, and is usually dark-coloured.

The residents of Pekon Walur, Krui Selatan District, Pesisir Barat Regency, Indonesia, are currently being disturbed by a massive attack of millipede pests, Harpaphe haydeniana. The pests have even entered residential areas and disrupted daily activities. This phenomenon has been ongoing for the past three months and the exact cause of the sudden appearance of the pests is still unknown.

The locals feel anxious and worried about the impact of the large number of millipedes. These pests enter houses and disrupt the activities of the residents. To combat the pests, the locals have been using insecticides scattered around their houses to prevent the millipedes from entering.

Unfortunately, there has been no specific attention from the local government to address this pest attack. The residents hope that the government will soon provide a solution to the Harpaphe haydeniana pest problem. If left unchecked, it could cause worse effects on the local residents' livelihood.

The Harpaphe haydeniana pest attack needs to be taken seriously by the authorities, especially since it has disrupted the welfare and safety of the local residents. The government is expected to take immediate action and provide assistance to those affected by the Harpaphe haydeniana pest attack.

As a preventive measure, efforts to prevent and control the pest need to be taken with safe and appropriate methods for the surrounding environment. The government should also provide socialization and education to the public on how to control the pest safely and effectively.

During the current pandemic situation, health is crucial. Therefore, the government should also pay attention to the health of the people by addressing pest problems that could affect the health of the local residents.

The people of Pekon Walur hope that the government will provide the right solution and action to address the Harpaphe haydeniana pest attack, so that their lives can return to normal and be free from pest disturbances.

Harpaphe haydeniana is a species of millipede that originates from North America. This animal has a long and slender body with 20 pairs of legs. The millipede can grow up to 3 cm and usually has a dark body color such as black or brown.

Harpaphe haydeniana also has a distinctive feature on its body, two small bumps on each body segment. This animal belongs to the group of millipedes that are active at night and avoid light. Although this animal is not dangerous and does not have venom, a massive millipede attack can be a problem for humans as it can disrupt daily activities and health, especially if it spreads to residential areas.