Silverfish in your basement again?

A tiny flash of silver catches the corner of your eye as it streaks past you on the countertop or climbs up the wall. What you find is a slender, little bug with two long, twitching antennae on its head. That's a silverfish. Silverfish are found all over the world, and you'll usually encounter them in your home's attic, basement, bathroom, kitchen, or even in your bedroom or closet.

While not necessarily harmful, these pests can be a nuisance to your home and also damage your belongings. They'll chew your wallpaper, tapestries, books, and clothing, as these tiny pests eat starch. They are among the most primitive of insects, but fortunately, these little pests don't transmit disease. However, their droppings can leave stains, and the chew damage they cause can be frustrating.

Silverfish are pretty simple in their appearance. They're small, only about three quarters of an inch long at most. They're thin, flat, and don't have any wings. At one end are two long antennae, meanwhile at the other end are three tail bristles. They are gray or silver in color and have six legs. Even though those legs are small, silverfish move fast, and the way their tail follows behind them as they move gives a fish-like appearance.

Silverfish are a nocturnal pest that love to hide away in the dark, tiny cracks or crevices of your home. They'll make their home in any room they can, whether that's the bathroom, kitchen, attic, bedroom, laundry room, or elsewhere. As long as it's warm, a silverfish is comfortable.