Silverfish

Dark, damp, and humid environments such as bathrooms, basements, attics, kitchens, and laundry rooms. They are often found in cracks, crevices, and behind wallpaper.

Starchy substances and polysaccharides including paper, glue, book bindings, photos, sugar, hair, dandruff, and organic fabrics like cotton or linen.

Nocturnal and moves quickly with a wiggling, fish-like motion. They avoid light and are known for their ability to survive distinct periods (weeks to months) without food. They molt continuously throughout their adult life.

Risks: Considered a household pest because they damage property (books, documents, clothing, wallpaper) by feeding on them. They can also contaminate food and trigger allergies in some people. Benefits: They do not bite humans or transmit diseases, and they act as scavengers cleaning up organic dust and dead insects.