Pest guide
Silverfish
Lepisma saccharinum
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Moisture control, cleaning and treatment as needed.
- Potential harm
Feeds on photographs, documents and other paper
- What to expect
Possible response: Moisture control, cleaning and treatment as needed. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Silverfish (Lepisma saccharinum). Typical location: Damp conditions. Potential harm: Feeds on photographs, documents and other paper. Possible response: Moisture control, cleaning and treatment as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Lepisma saccharinum
- English name
- Silverfish
- Preferred conditions
- Damp conditions
- Life cycle
- May live for 4–5 years, depending on conditions
Response and treatment
Moisture control, cleaning and treatment as needed
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.