What attracts silverfish?
Silverfish, which can be found throughout the U.S. and in all types of homes, are attracted to dank, dark places, including attics, basements, bathrooms, closets, crawl spaces and laundry rooms. The critters also love clutter. “Homes with lots of old books, cardboard boxes and an accumulation of dust tend to have more silverfish,” says Dr. Wang. Starch is a favorite food source, so any accessible cereals, flour, pastas and pet foods will also attract them.
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