From spiders and bats to "invisible" mites and bed bugs, there are all kinds of animals that could be secretly living in your home without you even knowing. BBC Countryfile said: "Our homes may seem like places separate from the natural world, but look a little closer and you'll discover they're alive with hidden life. "Most of these miniature lodgers are harmless, even if they seem a little unsettling.
" Native wild animals in the UK The 10 'unsettling' animals secretly living in your home Silverfish Silverfish are "silvery insects" and are usually drawn to dark, damp spots, such as bathrooms and basements. Silverfish will cause damage to your belongings if left unchecked. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) They feed on things like paper and wallpaper paste.
BBC Countryfile added: "While they won’t harm you, they can cause damage to your belongings if left unchecked." Booklice Booklice thrive in humid areas, according to the experts at the BBC, and feed on: Mold Fungi Organic material found in old books and wallpaper While harmless to humans, booklice can become a nuisance if they find a steady food source, Countryfile added. Booklice are harmless to humans.
(Image: Getty Images) Bed bugs Bed bugs are the "experts" when it come to hiding, according to BBC Countryfile. It adds: "Bed bugs prefer mattresses, bed frames and headboards, emerging at night to feed on human blood. "They leave itchy bites as their calling card, and a small infestation can quickly grow if unnoticed.
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