Adults may live up to two years. Silverfish live in damp areas indoors or out, usually underneath boxes, boards, debris, etc. They may enter homes by being carried in on cardboard cartons, books, old papers or through house vents. They are active both day and night. Firebrats prefer very warm areas indoors where temperatures are above 90 F. Indoors they are usually found near heating units, fireplaces, and steam or hot water pipes if these areas are not too dry.
Firebrats require some moisture.
Both species feed upon starches and proteins, such as fabrics, paper, starches, glue, books and other household furnishings. They leave yellowish stains, especially on linens. It will write out the correct webbrowser object depending 'on the browser version. To be sure it works, make sure you 'include this script block in between the body tags.