They have yellowish-brown appendages, eight legs, two to twelve eyes, and a large pair of pinchers. Males measure approximately 2.6 inches in length with females slightly smaller at 2.3 inches long. These pests are attracted to moisture and have a preference for homes constructed out of masonry brick. They find the space behind the veneer ideal after they enter. This provides them with entry into the home.
Average length is about one half inch.
Silverfish seek dark, warm, moist areas such as attics, closets, baseboards and bathrooms. They feed on drywall, protein-based sources such as flour, starch and cereal. They're most active at night and scurry quickly when discovered. Signs of silverfish damage include uneven holes in paper and small yellow stains on fabric. This pest, actually the only crustacean that's completely adapted to life on land, enjoys worldwide distribution and thrives in moist accommodations, typically in basements, first floors of houses and under vegetable debris of all kinds.