Centipedes, Millipedes & Silverfish

Silverfish

Size: Usually 1/2-inch to 1 inch in length.

Color: Usually a shiny gray or silver. They have three characteristic long thin appendages extending from the rear of the abdomen.

Behavior – Silverfish feed on fungus, mold and organic matter. They will damage fabrics, paper and books.

Habitat – Silverfish live in cracks and holes and are commonly found in larger numbers in attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Silverfish will be seen occasionally in kitchens and bathrooms.

Tips & Control: Silverfish can be very difficult to control, homes that have attics which have blown-in insulation, this prevents a professional from venturing into the attic to look for silverfish infestation. A professional should be contacted when silverfish are a problem.

Areas that might require treatment are: Spaces where plumbing is located. Holes behind electrical outlets. Molding around windows and doors. An attic, basement or crawl space. Soffits.

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