Silverfish Pest

Silverfish are well-known as being a major pest, capable of damaging personal belongings such as books and textiles, and its not amusing to look at them on the bathroom floor or the bottom of your drawer. Silverfish are common household pests in  North America, feasting on starchy materials such as wallpaper, books, or starched articles of clothing.   

Silverfish pests can be a problem year round. Even though not dangerous, it's wise to look for professional pest control to exterminate all silverfish once and for all. Silverfish can become a major pest if left untreated. Silverfish  consume cereal grains, starches and anything else they can find. They also consume paper, paper sizing and book paste so keep papers, mags and books in containers with tightly closed lids.   

Silverfish are slender, wingless insects, shiny silver in appearance.