Silverfish Archives

Do Silverfish Bite Humans? What Are the Damages They Cause?

June 6, 2018June 23, 2017 by Irina

Do silverfish bite humans?

Silverfish has a creepy appearance which resembles the venomous centipedes. They are considered the most cursed insects after Cockroaches. Silverfish has alternative names as well which include Paramites, Fish moths, Lepisma saccharina and carpet sharks. Silverfish is a type of wingless insect; they are carrot-shaped with small bodies covered with gray scales and silver overall color. They have a fast, fish-like movement and possess tail with three pongs. They have antennas in a tone which protrude out. Silverfish is considered as cosmopolitan insect found on all the continents except Antarctica.

Silverfish are neither the carrier of diseases nor do they bite humans. Silverfish when disturbed flies towards safety areas. They can cover short distances quickly. It has an ability to hide within crevices or cracks which are inaccessible by humans. They escape at night time and disappear at day time. They create their nests near the food resources.

Silverfish 101: 8 Interesting Facts & 4 Things That Kill It

June 6, 2018September 12, 2016 by Irina

Three silverfishes with different postures on the whtie.

Silverfish are small, wingless bugs that are silver or blue in color. These insects are interesting because they almost have a fish-like appearance, and they have a movement that is best described as odd – almost like a fish.

Fun facts and information about silverfish

Most people will have Silverfish in their home or apartment at one point or another. And while a nuisance, these nocturnal insects are not harmful. Let’s take a look at a few fun facts and information about these insects.

6 Powerful Easy Ways to Get Rid of Silverfish Completely

June 6, 2018September 1, 2016 by Irina

If you have a silverfish infestation, the first thing you’ll want to know is how to get rid of silverfish bugs. These pests are not cute and cuddly, and just thinking of them is enough to give a person goosebumps.

Before we even go into silverfish treatment, we’re going to discuss preventative measures as well as the cause for your infestation.

How to Prevent Silverfish

Anyone that already has a full blown infestation didn’t do everything they could to prevent these bugs. And the truth is that there are so many bugs, you’ll never be able to prevent them all.