Spotting a shiny, darting bug in your bathroom or basement? You likely have silverfish — small, silvery insects that love damp, dark places and starchy materials like paper, fabric, and glue.
While they don’t bite or spread disease, silverfish can damage books, clothes, wallpaper, and pantry items. Signs of infestation include yellow stains, tiny holes, shed skins, or black pepper-like droppings.
They thrive in humidity and breed fast — so if you see one, act quickly to get them out for good.
