Household Bugs
Silverfish, clothes moths, and carpet beetles rarely bite or spread disease, but they damage books, wool, and stored fabrics. Moisture control and good storage solve most cases.
Fabric pests
- How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths (and Stop the Larvae for Good)
To get rid of clothes moths, find the larvae, then freeze items at 0°F for a week, hot-wash or dry-clean them, vacuum hard, and store wool sealed.
- Carpet Beetles: How to Identify, Find, and Get Rid of Them
Carpet beetles are 1/8-inch round beetles whose bristly larvae eat wool, fur, and pet hair. How to spot them, find where they breed, and clear them out.
Moisture-loving insects
- Silverfish in Bathroom: Why They Show Up and How to Dry Them Out
Silverfish in the bathroom mean it stays too humid: they thrive at 75% humidity or more. Run the fan, fix leaks, keep it under 60%, then dust if needed.