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

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

textiles.

They can leave irregular feeding marks or small holes in susceptible materials.

That means areas containing lots of paper, books, cardboard, stored documents, wallpaper, or certain fabrics may deserve extra attention if you have a recurring silverfish problem.

Things Silverfish May Damage

Depending on the species and circumstances, silverfish may feed on or damage:

Books
Paper
Wallpaper
Cardboard
Stored documents
Glue and paste
Some fabrics
Starchy food products

What happened

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

Excess moisture can encourage mold and

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