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🪳 This Insect Often Lives in Our Bathrooms — Is It Dangerous, and Why Does It Occur?
Have you ever flipped on the bathroom light only to see a little creepy crawler dart across the floor or linger near the drain? You’re not alone. One of the most common uninvited guests in bathrooms is the silverfish — a small, fast-moving, and slightly shimmery insect that tends to appear when and where you least expect it.
So what is this bug, why does it love your bathroom, and most importantly — is it dangerous?
Let’s break it down.
🐛 Meet the Culprit: The Silverfish
Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) are small, wingless insects named for their silvery-gray color and fish-like, wiggly movements. They’ve been around for over 400 million years, making them one of Earth’s oldest insect species!
They typically measure about 1/2 to 1 inch long, and they’re most active at night. You might spot them in:
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens
- Basements
- Laundry rooms
💦 Why Do Silverfish Love Bathrooms?
Bathrooms provide the perfect environment for silverfish:
- High humidity — They thrive in moist, humid spaces.
- Dark corners — They’re nocturnal and love hiding.
- Food sources — Silverfish feed on starches, sugars, dead skin cells, paper, even toothpaste residue!
A leaky faucet, damp towel, or rarely-cleaned drain can make your bathroom the ideal silverfish haven.
⚠️ Are Silverfish Dangerous?
The good news: Silverfish are not dangerous to humans.
They don’t bite, don’t sting, and don’t carry diseases.
