Lepisma sp.
Lepisma saccharina, frequently called a silverfish or fish-moth, is a small, wingless insect in the order Thysanura. Its common name derives from the animal's silvery light grey and blue colour, combined with the fish-like appearance of its movements, while the scientific name (L. saccharina) indicates the silverfish's diet of carbohydrates such as sugar or starches.
Managing a silverfish infestation requires treatment of both adult silverfish and their harborage. Silverfish infestations require professional treatment. Your local pest control expert will be able to assess the situation within your home and determine the most effective methods of extermination for your specific problem. At the first sign of a silverfish infestation, contact your local pest control professional
The female lays groups of less than 60 eggs at once, deposited in small crevices. The eggs are oval-shaped, whitish; about 0.8 millimeters (0.031 in) long, and take between two weeks and two months to hatch. Silverfish usually lay fewer than 100 eggs in their lifetime.
Once a silverfish population has established itself, pest control can be challenge. A combination of sanitation, dehumidifying & chemical treatment can be planned within the infested home. This menace is nocturnal in habit & is active in dark atmosphere.
They will eat dead insects & thrive in wet area. They can commonly be found living behind the notice board or in bookshelves among the papers & books. They also prefer the binding gums of the books.
The chemical treatments also be marketed to help control firebrats. These creatures are known to live in cracks & crevices & hard to to reach places, it is important to make sure and move heavy items, ensuring a thorough odorless chemicals applications. Repeat application can be performed as necessary