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Le lépisme argenté et la thermobie sont des insectes nocturnes que l'on retrouve fréquemment dans les greniers, les sous-sols, les salles de bain, les espaces vides dans les murs et sous les planchers ainsi que dans les fissures et les crevasses. Généralement, ces insectes sont introduits dans les maisons par le biais d'aliments, de meubles, de vieux livres, de tas de papiers et de vieux vêtements amidonnés où ils se cachent.
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Silverfish are covered with shiny silver scales that give the body a metallic sheen. Silverfish and firebrats are nocturnal insects that are commonly found in attics, basements, bathrooms, wall voids, subfloor areas and cracks or crevices. These insects normally hitchhike into the home in food, furniture, old books, papers and old starched clothing. They may be found almost anywhere in the house, but are most commonly found in damp, cool locations (preferring 75 to 95% relative humidity) such as around sinks, bathtubs and other plumbing fixtures where they fall in seeking moisture and are unable to climb out. Sometimes they are attracted to new buildings where the walls are still damp from plaster and green lumber.
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