in bathroom” and convincing myself I had an infestation of alien larvae.
Turns out, I had silverfish. And while they’re creepy, they’re also fascinating, ancient, and—once you understand them—surprisingly manageable.
If you’ve spotted one of these little guys darting across your floor, you’re probably wondering what it means. Is your house dirty? Are they dangerous? Do you need to burn everything and move?
Let me walk you through everything you need to know about silverfish: what they are, why they’re in your home, and how to get rid of them for good. No panic required.
So What Are Silverfish, Exactly?
Let’s start with the basics.
Silverfish are tiny, wingless insects that have existed for millions of years. Literally. Fossil records show they’ve been around for over 300 million years—meaning they were scuttling across the earth long before dinosaurs showed up. They’ve survived ice ages, mass extinctions, and probably your great-grandmother’s
