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Silverfish
Identification & Control
(Lepisma saccharina)
Moisture-loving insects with a taste for paper and fabric.
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Physical Appearance
Small silver-gray insects with long antennae and a tapered body that moves quickly with a fish-like motion.
Common Locations
Bathrooms, basements, kitchens, attics, and other damp areas where paper, fabrics, or stored items are present.
Why They're a Problem
Silverfish damage books, wallpaper, clothing, and stored foods by feeding on starches and cellulose materials.
Homeowner Tips
Silverfish damage books, wallpaper, clothing, and stored foods by feeding on starches and cellulose materials.
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Silverfish
Occasional Invaders
Small silver-gray insects with long antennae and a tapered body that moves quickly with a fish-like motion.
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