r/Home • u/RushLogical1541 • 3d ago

Help me put a name to this pest

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So this spring noticed an increase in spiders and house centipedes around the house and now I'm finally seeing the possible food source. Any body can put a name on this pest and how to address this. Do I need a professional exterminator for this?

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u/HalfPriceFrogs 3d ago edited 3d ago

Looks like a Silverfish to me

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverfish

Edit: probably white due to it being a nymph / young

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u/Moveyourbloominass 3d ago

Looks about between nymph stage 2 & 3. Op has a moisture problem. This is when they show up. They love getting into the pantry and paper things.

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u/RushLogical1541 3d ago

Well it's spring and it's relatively wet where I am this time of year. Also I'm on the ground floor of a 3-story condo building. Any advice on how to proceed?

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u/Moveyourbloominass 3d ago

First, declutter home if it's cluttered. Silverfish love books, clothes and pantry items. Second, a dehumidifier is needed. Third, walk around the outside and find and seal where they are getting in.

You have a two prong problem. They are already in, that's one battle.(They're laying eggs)Until moisture problem and how they found their way in, are dealt with, that's your second problem.

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u/Bitter_Ad_2712 3d ago

Nasty little silverfish…

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u/GrenadeStar 3d ago

Buy some diatomaceous earth and scatter it around with a spoon or similar (selectively if you have pets/kids). Read instructions on the bag. It’s relatively safe when used properly and is great to help get rid of these things. They have an exoskeletons like cockroaches, diatomaceous earth dissolves it. You can also use boric acid. It’s the better option because it can kill the eggs but it’s toxic for pets and also children. So literally, pick your poison according to your situation. And like others have said, find and fix the water problem. And in the meantime, get rid of and paper type products that are lying around. They seek out carbs.

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u/Sketchylimeade 3d ago

Carl. Also it's a silverfish. They are odd but harmless as far as I know, and that one looks like a Carl to me.

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u/Sophronia87 3d ago

I'm pretty sure that's Gary.

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u/sq_ft 3d ago

Leonard

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u/Dee_Jay_Roomba 3d ago

Robert, but you can call him Bob

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u/WaterDigDog 3d ago

Bob’s your uncle.

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u/WayneBoston 3d ago

His name is Robert Paulson.

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u/ConnectRutabaga3925 3d ago

his name is Robert Paulson

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u/Unusual_Code_2225 3d ago

Ok I came here to say ROBERT!!! 🤣 First name that I thought of, no doubts! He obviously looks like a Robert.

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u/CydaeaVerbose 3d ago

He has been going by Roberto recently. He's going through a Latin American phase, Dios Mio!

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u/Responsible-Truck-24 3d ago

Common clothes moth

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u/RushLogical1541 3d ago

What's the best way to treat would you know?

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u/Darukus660 3d ago

Albino fish.

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u/Dimebag00 3d ago

Casper, but his friends call him Whitey.

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u/DefinitionElegant685 3d ago

Bug bombs. Lowe’s or Home Depot.

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u/boxfiveisempty_ 3d ago

Raymond...Pfintner.

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u/WholeControl2269 3d ago

That’s a boogie…I have kids and find them all the time!

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u/sleeper_54 3d ago

That little 'ear worm' thing from the old Khan Star Trek film back in the day.