Large species, usually Carabinae, can become a nuisance if present in numbers, particularly during outdoor activities such as camping; they void their defensive secretions when threatened, and in hiding among provisions their presence may spoil food.
As especies grandes, xeralmente Carabinae, poden converterse nunha molestia se son abundantes, especialmente durante as actividades ao aire libre como o camping; baleiran as súas secrecións defensivas cando se cren ameazados, e ao esconderse nas provisións de alimentos poden estragar a comida.