Need the experts' help. I have been finding both of these insects over and over again in my house. Can you identify each of the two insects and let me know how to get rid of them?
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Insect ID
The insect in the first three images is a bristletail (order Thysanura); either a silverfish or firebrat. These are common household nuisance pests; see http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/bristletails-silverfish-and-firebrats for some control recommendations.
The insect in the last two images is a brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys), an invasive species that can harm many species of plants outdoors. They come inside for winter shelter; no control there other than vacuuming them up is necessary, See https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/19033/bmsb-FS-NYSIPM.pdf?1481133941 for a fact sheet.
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