Silverfish Silverfish are a flat, wingless, whitish
colour insect, that are very quick on their feet. They are mainly active at
night when they are most likely to feed. They prefer to live in dark and
damp places by day. They can often be found in bathrooms, laundries,
kitchens and basements, where conditions are perfect for them to live.
Sometimes they are found in bathtubs, sinks or washbasins because they are
unable to climb out. Large numbers may be found in new buildings when the
masonry may still be damp. They eat materials and foods that are high in
protein, sugar and starch. Some of the items that can often be eaten by silverfish
are books, wall paper, starch clothes, rayon fabrics, glue, bookbinding’s,
paper, photographs, cereals, leather and even dead insects. They can go
without food for several months. To reproduce the male silverfish drops a sperm
capsule on the ground. The female then picks it up and transfers it to the
appropriate part of the anatomy. Eggs are then laid in cracks and crevices,
generally in small catches. A female
silverfish may lay up to 100 eggs during her lifetime. The eggs usually
hatch in 2-8 weeks and may look like the adult. Silverfish can start to
reproduce from 3-24 months and can live as long as four years. If you have a problem with Silverfish and would like to find out
more information contact us now and
someone will be happy to help.
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