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Learn how Rentokil Initial can help to get rid of silverfish from your premises
(Ctenolepisma Thysanura)
Appearance
- Silvery or grey in colour.
- Tapered abdomen with 3 long, bristle-like appendages.
- Wingless, with 2 slender antennae.
- Teardrop-shaped and measured up to 10 – 12 mm in length.
- Silverfish reproduction habits vary by species – some species laying a few eggs a day and others laying clusters of 2 – 20 eggs on a daily basis.
- Silverfish eggs are commonly hidden in tiny cracks or crevices, making them extremely difficult to locate.
- Silverfish prefer warm, humid places such as bathrooms and kitchens and are especially attracted to paper and damp clothing.
- Feed on carbohydrates, especially sugars and starches.