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4 Things You Need to Know about Silverfish Infestations to Keep Your Home Pest-Free

Silverfish fall into the category of common pests found in households. These small insects, though wingless, move at a fast speed, which makes them hard to detect. If you are noticing small holes in your books or clothes even after extra care, then silverfish can be behind these damages. If you want to keep your home pest-free then here are the four things you need to know about silverfish infestations. Silverfish seek dark, damp and humid places to thrive. These places can be your kitchen and bathroom, where they can thrive under the sink, in cabinets or door frames. In the living room, you can find them on the walls behind the book display. Last but not least, the most common place you can find silverfish is your storage area among the cardboard boxes, books, old newspapers, magazines and other storage boxes. Silverfish have a similar diet to other pests, such as cockroaches and ants. However, they have a voracious appetite for starchy materials consisting of carbohydrates and protei...