home?
It may mean absolutely nothing more than one little insect wandered inside.
But if you start seeing them again and again—especially in bathrooms, kitchens, basements, closets, or other damp areas—it’s worth investigating.
Check for leaks.
Look for condensation.
Improve ventilation.
Reduce humidity.
Clean out damp storage areas.
And pay attention to books, paper, cardboard, and other materials that could provide food.
Because sometimes the creepy little silver bug isn’t really the story.
It’s the clue.
And once you start thinking of silverfish that way, that unexpected dash across the
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