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Emily Smith

How to get rid of silverfish in the bathroom and other surprising places in your home

Picture of a silverfish in a match box.

It's never fun to find creepy crawlies in your home, especially when their appearance suggests you might be dealing with mould or damp issues like silverfish. That's why we asked pest control experts to share their most efficient methods of removal and explain how to keep the insects away.

Getting rid of flies in your home or keeping ants away from your kitchen is usually necessary when there's a hidden food source they're drawn to. However, silverfish can be a sign of something far worse: dampness.

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