Silverfish are metallic or “silvery” in appearance and run very fast, almost as if they are swimming across a surface, hence the name ‘silverfish’. These critters thrive in high humidity environments such as bathrooms, basements and attics, making moist home a must for silverfish, Silverfish will often feed on wallpaper, books, glue, clothing throughout a home as well as food such as flour or rolled oats. Read below to learn more about these pests, including how to get rid of silverfish in your house.
Silverfish often flock to commercial structures such as offices and libraries that have a bountiful supply of paper products for them to feed on, but are also very common in residences. Once they’ve found a solid food source, they’re likely to stick around, especially if the supply is in a particularly damp moist environment such as a basement or an attic.
3. Cut off their food supply – although silverfish can live for a long time without food, keeping paper products such as cardboard, old books and magazines out of damp areas of your home can help to get rid of this pest. Pro tip: swap cardboard storage boxes in the attic or basement for plastic bins with lids that snap shut. Additionally, keeping grains (flour, oats, etc.) in airtight containers can help reduce the chance of silverfish feeding in the kitchen.