DESCRIPTION
These insects have three long "tails" at
the end of their body and are silvery grey in colour. They
have long, slender antennae; the body is about 6mm long. They
are generally active at night and remain in protected harbourages
during the day.
BIOLOGY
(Lepisma saccharina): Silverfish prefer cool and damp locations
where the temperature ranges from 20 to 25 C. They are
usually found in kitchens and bathrooms, and sometimes
in basements.
They feed on microscopic mould and fungi that grows in
these locations. Adults and immatures have similar habits;
the
adults may live for more than a year.
SOLUTION:
Removing accumulations of paper, magazines, and books from
damp areas may help reduce infestations. |
