Silverfish
Lepisma saccharinum
Wingless, nocturnal insects that destroy household property by feeding on book bindings, wallpaper, and starches....
Behavior & Habits in Florida
Wingless, nocturnal insects that destroy household property by feeding on book bindings, wallpaper, and starches.
How to Identify the Silverfish
- ▸ Silvery-gray, teardrop body
- ▸ Three tail-like appendages
- ▸ Fish-like wriggling movement
- ▸ About half an inch long
Health & Property Risks, Low Risk
- ! Damage to books, wallpaper, and stored papers
- ! Contamination of pantry starches
- ! Allergen from shed scales
What to Do in Florida
Reduce humidity with dehumidifiers and ventilation. Store papers and starches in sealed containers. Call a licensed professional for persistent infestations.
Professional Solutions from Mosquito Control Florida
Quick Reference
- Risk Level
- Low
- Bites/Stings
- No
- Active Season
- Year-round; thrive in humid, dark spaces
- Where Found
- indoors
- Category
- household
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Does the Silverfish bite in Florida?
The Silverfish does not typically bite or sting humans but poses these risks: Damage to books, wallpaper, and stored papers, Contamination of pantry starches, Allergen from shed scales.
When is Silverfish season in Florida?
In Florida, Silverfish activity is: Year-round; thrive in humid, dark spaces.
What does a Silverfish look like?
Key ID features: Silvery-gray, teardrop body; Three tail-like appendages; Fish-like wriggling movement; About half an inch long.
What should I do about Silverfishs in my Florida yard?
Reduce humidity with dehumidifiers and ventilation. Store papers and starches in sealed containers. Call a licensed professional for persistent infestations.
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