The Midnight Dart: What to Do When You Spot a Silverfish in Your Home (And How to Gently Evict Them)

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The Midnight Dart: What to Do When You Spot a Silverfish in Your Home (And How to Gently Evict Them)

🔍 So, What Exactly Are Silverfish? Let’s Start with the Basics.

Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) are not actually fish, nor are they insects that recently evolved. They are living fossils. They have been roaming the earth for over 400 million years, surviving the dinosaurs and ice ages alike.
What do they look like? They are small (about half an inch long), wingless, and have a distinct teardrop-shaped body. They are covered in metallic, silver-blue scales, have two long antennae at the front, and three distinct “bristles” at the back of their abdomen.
What do they eat? Their diet consists primarily of carbohydrates, especially sugars and starches. In nature, they eat decaying plant matter. In our homes, they are drawn to: