Signs silverfish have invaded your home - and 24p Aldi trick to banish them for good

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Silverfish can be hard to get rid of but a DIY expert says there is an easy method to get rid of them

As temperatures begin to drop, most of us are finding ourselves spending a little more time inside, which means unwelcome pests can become an even bigger headache around the house. Silverfish are one of those creepy crawlies that seem to pop up from nowhere, typically darting across the bathroom floor or lurking in dark corners when you least expect it.

Environmental health specialists at Oxford Council say the slender, wingless insects are roughly 12mm in length, with a silvery sheen, long antennae and three tail-like appendages and warn: "They're fast-moving, especially when disturbed". The authority added: "They prefer moist areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements.

"They're nocturnal and often found in damp books, paper, cupboards, behind skirting boards, and wallpaper. Silverfish eat small food particles, wallpaper paste, bookbinding gums, dead insects, and textiles like cotton and linen."

One significant concern is that silverfish can rapidly develop into a full-blown infestation as they reproduce, reports Wales Online. The council explained: "Females lay about 100 eggs, often in cracks or crevices. The eggs, initially white, turn brown and are hard to spot."

"Hatching takes 2-8 weeks, and it may take months to a year for them to mature, depending on the environment."

To get an infestation treated by your local authority most people will have to pay. The cost will depend where you live - in MIddlesbrough the council charges £80 while in Gateshead residential fees are £70.28 and business rates start from £97.50.

Many people will try to clear it themselves and although there's no shortage of sprays and pest control products on the market, you don't always have to spend your cash when dealing with the occasional unwanted intruder. In fact, the answer could be sitting right there in your kitchen, one DIY expert has revealed.

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