Spiders, silverfish and mites

The small things you find indoors. 3 guides, most read first.

Spiders in the house: common species and how to keep them out

Most spiders in UK homes are harmless, but that is little comfort if you hate them. Which ones you are likely to see, why autumn brings more, and how to keep them out.

3 min read Silverfish

Silverfish in the home: what they are and how to get rid of them

Small, silvery, fish-shaped insects that dart away when the bathroom light goes on. What silverfish feed on, the damage they do, and how to get rid of them.

3 min read Booklice and mites

Booklice and mould mites: what are the tiny moving specks?

Tiny pale specks moving across a shelf, a book or a packet of flour are usually booklice or mould mites. Both live on mould, so the fix is drying things out.

3 min read

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