Strange Bug Appears in Dark Once in a While - What is it?

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Strange Bug Appears in Dark Once in a While - What is it? Apr 18, 2021 9:42:44 GMT -8

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Post by moh533 on Apr 18, 2021 9:42:44 GMT -8

Hey guys,

I've been having a strange (centipede looking?) bug appear from time to time in my home. It only appears in the dark, and usually comes out of crevices. It seems to be harmless and only appears once every other week or so. Also, if this helps, I live in Michigan next to a lake. Here is a picture:

imgur.com/LKDIYsM

Can anyone identify it? Thanks in advance!

-Mo

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tv Full Member Posts: 195	Strange Bug Appears in Dark Once in a While - What is it? Apr 18, 2021 9:50:40 GMT -8 moh533 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tv on Apr 18, 2021 9:50:40 GMT -8 Looks like a silverfish. They're not great to have in the house as they eat things we care about like books and wallpaper. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverfish

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Strange Bug Appears in Dark Once in a While - What is it? Apr 18, 2021 9:56:45 GMT -8

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Post by moh533 on Apr 18, 2021 9:56:45 GMT -8

Thanks for the prompt response. Any idea on how to get rid of them? I've been trying to seal most crevices in my apartment, and I recently sanitized and sprayed most of the surfaces near my windows with Ortho insect killer/barrier. Not sure what else to do.

tv Full Member Posts: 195	Strange Bug Appears in Dark Once in a While - What is it? Apr 19, 2021 17:40:28 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tv on Apr 19, 2021 17:40:28 GMT -8 If I remember correctly, they need moisture to survive. So eliminating any damp areas would probably help. Best of luck

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Strange Bug Appears in Dark Once in a While - What is it? Apr 19, 2021 21:45:04 GMT -8

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Apr 19, 2021 17:40:28 GMT -8 tv said:

If I remember correctly, they need moisture to survive. So eliminating any damp areas would probably help. Best of luck

Maybe, I used to see them all the time roofing, when removing old and dry cedar shingles, the other guys would call them
"shake bugs" in reference to the material-cedar shake.
Organic matter is what they're after, a lot like a roach I suppose.
Maybe some sticky traps would catch them.

Strange Bug Appears in Dark Once in a While - What is it?

Post by moh533 on Apr 18, 2021 9:42:44 GMT -8

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Post by kevinkk on Apr 19, 2021 21:45:04 GMT -8