Tiny silver insect that poses a big problem for your home in winter | UK | News

Although they are tiny and difficult to spot, if you see a small, silvery insect scurrying around your house, you could have a blood sugar problem.

Experts advise anyone who discovers silverfish in their home to immediately look for moisture.

These shiny, silvery, teardrop-shaped insects thrive in humid environments and love areas with water and moisture.

If you notice one popping out or in from your baseboards or gaps around window sills, it’s probably a sign of damp and damp in your home.

If left unchecked, damp can cause a number of problems, including cracks in bricks, rotting beams, peeling plaster and the spread of mould spores. In severe cases, it can damage the building fabric and affect air quality.

Dampness can have a variety of causes, from leaky drainpipes to condensation, ageing damp proofing or poor ventilation, particularly in bathrooms or kitchens where water vapor is floating in the air. Pinpointing the exact cause can be difficult, but if you spot silverfish indoors, it’s usually a sign that there’s moisture that needs to be eliminated.

According to Which?, the sooner you detect damp, the easier it is to eliminate it. They recommend looking for signs on walls such as wet or damp patches, peeling wallpaper and flaking plaster.

Other signs include damp and musty smells, rotting wood and the formation of mold and mildew on walls, floors or ceilings.

Recommended solutions include using a dehumidifier, ensuring your home is well ventilated, checking your gutters for leaks, applying damp-resistant paint to your walls and, if necessary, hiring a professional to treat the areas affected by rising damp.