Silverfish are a common household pest that can be unsettling to discover scurrying across your floors or walls. These tiny, silvery insects thrive in damp, humid environments, which often leads homeowners to wonder if their presence signals a larger issue, such as water damage. While silverfish don’t directly cause structural damage, their...

As a homeowner, chances are you've encountered your fair share of creepy crawlies in the corners of your home. Two of the most common and often misunderstood pests are house centipedes and silverfish. While they may share a penchant for surprising us in our own homes, these bugs have several distinct characteristics, behaviors, and impacts on our...

Silverfish, also known as bristletails, typically seek out warm, damp, and humid habitats. While that may not sound like your home, in the chilly winter months, silverfish can become a lot more compromising in what they consider to be the perfect environment. As temperatures drop, many homeowners report a sudden influx of silverfish in their...