DiY Pest Control - Silverfish

Silverfish are wingless insects with flattened, slender bodies.  The body is carrot-shaped and tapers gradually to the back, giving it a fish-like appearance.

They cause damage by eating into books, book bindings, photographs, and cause wallpaper to flake off by feeding on the paste.

Silverfish are nocturnal insects that normally stay away from sunlight. They can be found anywhere in the house where it's dark and undisturbed, such as basements and book shelves.  They feed actively at night on human food, starch, glue, paste, silk or linen.

Control

1.  Seal up cracks and crevices where silverfish can hide and breed

2.  To avoid infestation, inspect all books, particularly old books that you bring into the house

3.  Store book, files and paper in airy places

4.  Do it Yourself (DiY) Pest Control