If You Find This Insect in Your Home, Here’s What It Means

damp conditions that encourage silverfish can also contribute to other household problems.

Excess moisture can encourage mold and mildew and, when persistent, contribute to deterioration of building materials.

Where Do Silverfish Hide?

If you see one disappear underneath the vanity in approximately 0.7 seconds, you’re probably wondering where on earth it went.

Silverfish are fast.

And they are good at finding dark, sheltered spaces.

They may be found:

  • Behind baseboards
  • In wall voids
  • Around window or door frames
  • In closets
  • Behind wallpaper
  • In bookcases
  • In attics
  • In basements
  • Beneath

There’s more to discover. Continue to the next page for the rest of this article.