"They might be small, but silverfish can cause big irritation if they make their way into your home. These fast-moving, silvery-grey insects are drawn to damp, dark places like bathrooms, kitchens and basements, where they feed on paper, wallpaper paste, clothing and even food packaging. If left unchecked, these creepy-crawlies can leave behind tell-tale holes, yellow stains and droppings - damaging treasured belongings and making your home feel less than fresh in the process."
"Silverfish are easy to recognise once you know what you're looking for. Around 1-2cm long, these tiny insects have a flattened, teardrop-shaped body that shimmers with silvery-grey scales. They move quickly with a wriggling, fish-like motion, often darting out of sight when disturbed (which can make them seem even more unsettling when you spot them at home). Bathrooms, in particular, are a common hiding place."
Silverfish are small, fast-moving, silvery-grey insects about 1–2 cm long with flattened, teardrop-shaped bodies and a wriggling, fish-like motion. They prefer damp, dark locations such as bathrooms, kitchens, basements, attics and laundry rooms where humidity typically exceeds about 50%. Silverfish feed on starchy materials like bookbinding glue, cardboard, wallpaper paste, clothing, cereal and flour, causing holes, yellow stains and droppings that damage belongings. Infestations often indicate hidden moisture problems such as leaks or poor ventilation. Effective responses include natural remedies and pantry-staple treatments, moisture control, decluttering and expert-approved prevention strategies to remove and deter silverfish.
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