Silverfish

Silverfish are nocturnal, flattened insects typically 13–25mm long. Their body tapers at the end, giving them a fish-like appearance. The newly hatched are whitish, but they develop a greyish/silver colour with a metallic shine as they get older. Silverfish completely lack wings, they have long antennae and move in a wiggling motion that resembles the movement of a fish. Silverfish typically live for two to eight years.

How the work is undertaken: A spray/fumigation is applied in the affected areas.

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Location in Australia
They are located all over mainland Australia.

Location in the home
They inhabit moist areas, requiring a relative humidity of between 75% and 95%. In the general household, they can be found in basements, bathrooms, garages, closets, and attics.

What time of year are they found?
Silverfish can be found all year round.

Why they are a pest
Silverfish are considered a household pest due to their consumption and destruction of property. Although they are responsible for the contamination of food and other types of damage, they do not transmit disease.

Food
Silverfish consume matter that contains polysaccharides, such as starches and dextrin in adhesives. These include glue, book bindings, plaster, some paints, paper, photos, sugar, coffee, hair, carpet, clothing, and dandruff.

Silverfish can also cause damage to tapestries. Other substances that may be eaten include cotton, linen, silk, synthetic fibres, and dead insects. They can even go a year without eating.

Prevention
Prevention is hard because silverfish can go so long without consuming food and yet they can consume almost anything. For ideal prevention, look at the product below.

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