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	Silverfish and Firebrats: Identification, Biology and Control - Harvard University
		Silverfish and firebrats belong to a very primitive group of soft wingless insects, evolving on earth even before the cockroach.
		All silverfish and firebrats are vegetable eaters, some are subterranean or live in caves, and others are found in ant and termite nests.
		The small dark feces of silverfish and firebrats are visible to the eye, and their scales can be identified with a hand lens.
	www.uos.harvard.edu /ehs/pes_silverfish.shtml (928 words)

	Silverfish and Firebrats, HYG-2108-94
		Silverfish and firebrats eat a wide variety of foods, including glue, wallpaper paste, bookbindings, paper, photographs, starch in clothing, cotton, linen, rayon fabrics, wheat flour, cereals, dried meats, leather and even dead insects.
		Silverfish and firebrats have flat, elongated bodies 1/3 to 3/4 inch long and broad near the head, tapering toward the rear-somewhat "carrot" shaped.
		The silverfish adult is about 1/2 inch long with a uniform silvery or pearl-gray color, whereas the four-lined silverfish is about 5/8 inch long and the back displays four dark lines the length of the body.
	ohioline.osu.edu /hyg-fact/2000/2108.html (1087 words)

	Silverfish
		Silverfish have the ability to jump, and their eyes glow at night if a light is shone at them.
		Silverfish have a silver, flattened, carrot-shaped body covered in scales, giving them a resemblance to fish, which is likely how they got their name.
		Silverfish can be found worldwide, especially in areas where the air is warm and humidity ranges from 75 to 95 F (23 to 35 C) such as tropical forests and grasslands.
	www.wildinfo.com /facts/Silverfish.asp?page=/facts/Silverfish.asp (514 words)

	Urban IPM: Insects: Silverfish and Firebrats
		Silverfish are frequently introduced with newly installed dry wall, feeding on the paper backing and occasionally large populations form within new buildings where the walls are still damp from plaster and fresh lumber.
		Silverfish and firebrats are mostly nocturnal foraging at night.
		Control of silverfish and firebrats is not necessary except in the case of a large infestation and significant damage.
	ag.arizona.edu /urbanipm/insects/silverfishfirebrats.html (800 words)

	Silverfish and Firebrats \| Iowa Insect Information Notes
		Silverfish and firebrats are wingless, flat insects with two long, slender antennae on the front and three long, slender "bristles" at the rear of a tapered, carrot-shaped body.
		Silverfish may be found almost anywhere in the house, but are most commonly found in moist, warm locations (such as around sinks and other plumbing fixtures).
		Silverfish are most active at night and run very swiftly with a wiggling motion that resembles the swimming action of a fish.
	www.ipm.iastate.edu /ipm/iiin/silverfi.html (427 words)

	Silverfish, Bristletail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Silverfish, 1/2 in (12-13 mm), fourlined silverfish, 5/8 in (16 mm) and gray silverfish, 3/4 in (19 mm) are representative species found in the U.S., including southern California.
		Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) prefer protein to carbohydrates, are cannibalistic, and pests of paper.
		Fourlined silverfish, not so limited by temperature and moisture, live and feed indoors and outdoors, can digest cellulose, are sometimes found in attics near wooden shingle roofs, or under bark of Eucalyptus trees in California.
	www.west-ext.com /silverfish.html (436 words)

	Silverfish/firebrat
		Silverfish and firebrats can be found almost anywhere, but their preference is for warm, moist locations.
		Silverfish are frequently introduced with newly installed dry wall as they are able to chew on the paper backing.
		Though both silverfish and firebrats seek heat, silverfish prefer more moderate temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees F whereas firebrats may be found in areas where temperature are more than 10 degrees higher such as near ovens or in steam tunnels.
	www.bugclinic.com /Silverfish_firebrat.htm (899 words)

	Silverfish
		Silverfish are slender, wingless insects, shiny silver in appearance, approximately 10mm long with three, long bristletails at the end of their body.
		Silverfish are scavengers and can cause damage in the home by eating materials such as wallpaper, or books and other materials that are high in protein, sugar, starch, cereals.
		Prevent silverfish by clearing up areas where wood, cardboard boxes, old papers or books are stored, and where there is evidence of insect activity.
	www.devonline.gov.uk /index/information_and_services/environmental_health/pollution/eh-pollution-pest_control/eh-pollution-silverfish.htm (337 words)

	SchoolIPM - Technical Information - Pests - IPM for Silverfish, Firebrats, and Booklice in Schools
		Silverfish and firebrats eat material high in protein, sugar, or starch, including cereals, moist wheat flour, starch in book bindings, sizing in paper, and paper on which there is glue or paste.
		Silverfish are found in bookcases, on closet shelves, behind baseboards, wallpaper, window or door frames, wall voids, attics, and sub-floor areas.
		Silverfish can be trapped in small glass jars, with the outside of the jar wrapped with masking tape so the insects have something to grip as they climb up.
	schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu /tp12.htm (1233 words)

	Silverfish Extermination Getting Rid of Silverfish
		Silverfish are considered to be nuisance pests that can feed on wallpaper pastes, natural textiles, books, and papers.
		Silverfish are found in basements, kitchens, sinks, bathtubs, in bookcases, on closet shelves, behind baseboards, wallpaper, window or door frames, wall voids, and sub-floor areas.
		Silverfish are active at night or are active in dark places found throughout the structure.
	www.silverfishcontrol.com (984 words)

	ecowatch_thysanura (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Silverfish are usually less than 20 millimetres in length and silvery-grey in colour.
		Most silverfish reproduce sexually with the male depositing a sperm packet on the substrate, which is picked up by the female.
		Silverfish will continue to moult throughout their lives and individuals may live for up to 4 years.
	www.ento.csiro.au /Ecowatch/Insects_Invertebrates/thysanura.htm (319 words)

	St Albans District Council - Living - Pest Control - Silverfish
		Silverfish are harmless insects which are commonly found throughout the world.
		Silverfish like damp conditions, so are often found in kitchens and bathrooms.
		Silverfish can walk up surfaces that are rough, such as wallpaper, but are unable to walk up smooth surfaces such as glass.
	www.stalbans.gov.uk /living/pestcontrol/silverfish.htm (194 words)

	Silverfish & Silverfish Control - tips on safe effective control methods
		Silverfish are a starch feeder they damage (eat) paper, fabrics, glues and other organic materials.
		Silverfish prefer to live in dark quiet places and are most active during the still of night.
		Silverfish infestations can start when their eggs, nymphs (young ones), or adults are brought into the home in infested cardboard boxes, cartons, furniture or similar items.
	www.termite.com.au /silverfish-pest-control.html (238 words)

	PMRA \| Effective Control of Silverfish
		The silverfish is a nocturnal insect that can commonly be found in attics, basements, bathrooms, wall voids, subfloor areas, and cracks or crevices.
		Silverfish or their eggs can be unknowingly transported from one area to another in cardboard cartons, books, paper and many other carbohydrate substances.
		Silverfish are wingless insects that possess a flat and slender, silvery scale covered body.
	www.pmra-arla.gc.ca /english/consum/silverfish-e.html (432 words)

	Silverfish
		Description: Silverfish are always wingless and are silvery to brown in color because their bodies are covered with fine scales.
		Silverfish develop from egg to young to adult within 4 to 6 weeks and continue to molt throughout their life.
		Habitat, Food Source(s): Silverfish are chewing insects and general feeders but prefer carbohydrates and protein, including flour, dried meat, rolled oats, paper and even glue.
	insects.tamu.edu /fieldguide/aimg2.html (339 words)

	Silverfish and Firebrats (005) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Silverfish and firebrats cause damage in homes by eating foods and other materials that are high in protein, sugar, or starch.
		Silverfish are shiny and silver or pearl gray in color; firebrats are mottled gray.
		Although liquid, dust or bait formulations can be used for silverfish and firebrat control, liquids are usually preferred in exposed areas of the home where dusts or baits may present a hazard to homeowners or pets.
	lancaster.unl.edu /enviro/pest/factsheets/005-94.htm (889 words)

	Silverfish - Davis Wiki
		Silverfish are those antennaed insects you find around your books and bedding.
		The general silverfish body plan is very primitive, and probably is older than even that of the cockroaches.
		Silverfish and Firebrats can become indoor pests, but are generally not as severe as cockroaches or ants.
	daviswiki.org /Silverfish (189 words)

	Silverfish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		W. Rayment / -- A Silverfish sounds like a sea-going creature, but it is actually an insect, 1/2 to one inch long, that likes to live under rocks out of doors, but sometimes may be found in homes or buildings.
		Silverfish get their name from their silver scales and the speed with which they can move, seeming to slip away as quick as a fish in the hand.
		Yet, silverfish are known to survive up to a year without food, so they can often outwait the homeowner when such tactics are tried.
	www.indepthinfo.com /articles/silverfish.shtml (480 words)

	Silverfish
		The silverfish is a primary pest of paper and paper products, especially those that contain starch, dextrin, casein, gum, and glue.
		A silverfish infestation develops very slowly, and damage resulting from this pest can be easily identified.
		Silverfish feces, when present, are small, dark, and loose.
	www.extento.hawaii.edu /kbase/urban/site/silverfish.htm (612 words)

	FAQs
		Silverfish eyewear is warranted, to the original purchaser, to be free of defects in material and workmanship, for one year from the purchase date.
		Silverfish will, at its option, repair, replace or provide a refund for defective eyewear returned with the original receipt when purchased from an authorized dealer.
		Silverfish's limited warranty does not apply to scratched lenses, damage caused by normal or improper use, or breakage.
	www.silverfish.com /faqs.htm (1139 words)

	Eden Pest - Pest Database - Silverfish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Silverfish are wingless and have a flattened teardrop/carrot/fish-shaped body.
		Silverfish will infest and damage a variety of materials, ranging from clothing, books, papers, to even wallpaper.
		Silverfish will travel great distances for food, so when you see one remember that it may be a long way from home.
	www.edenpest.com /pestdb/silverfish.htm (161 words)

	What's That Bug: Silverfish, Bristletails and Firebrats
		Silverfish are common household pests that are generally found in cool, damp, dark places, like the bathroom and under the sink.
		Silverfish, which belong to the order Zygentoma, are also sometimes known as firebrats because of their love of warmth.
		The silverfish themselves do not ascribe to the Zen way of life, hence they are interested in overrunning homes and eating books with little thought of how this might affect the human tenants.
	www.whatsthatbug.com /silver.html (3703 words)

	silverfish. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		The silverfish, which has two long antennae and three long tail bristles, is named for its covering of tiny, silvery scales.
		The silverfish is common indoors in cool, damp places such as basements.
		Silverfish are classified in the phylum Arthropoda, class Insecta, order Thysanura, family Lepismatidae.
	www.bartleby.com /65/si/silverfi.html (159 words)

	The Silverfish
		Sometimes referred to as bristletails, silverfish are widely distributed in the United States.
		The common silverfish is the most slender and delicate of this insect family.
		Silverfish have also been reported to go for long periods of time (up to a year) without food, so sanitation alone will not eliminate an infestation.
	www.ozane.com /profiles/silverfish.html (334 words)

	Thysanura
		Silverfish are fast-running insects that hide under stones or leaves during the day and emerge after dark to search for food.
		Silverfish are scavengers or browsers; they survive on a wide range of food, but seem to prefer a diet of algae, lichens, or starchy vegetable matter.
		Silverfish have an elaborate courtship ritual to insure exchange of sperm.
	www.cals.ncsu.edu /course/ent425/compendium/silver.html (401 words)

	Booklice and Silverfish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Silverfish (Figure 2) and firebrats may cause damage in the home by eating foods or other materials that are high in protein, sugar, or starch.
		Silverfish and firebrats are both slender, wingless insects and their bodies are covered with scales.
		Silverfish lay only a few eggs at a time but may lay several batches over a period of weeks.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /IG094 (1175 words)

	Silverfish, Silver Fish, Silverfish Control
		Silverfish are small (1/2 inch) primitive insects that are found in dark, damp, warm places throughout our homes.
		Pay particular attention to the molding at the top of the rooms sprayed and behind bookcases, etc. In addition to a good residual spray a release of a good aerosol in key locations will aid in control.
		Populations of silverfish will be found outside during the summer months.
	www.e-bug.net /pests/silverfish.shtml (215 words)

	The Backyard Bug Brigade - SILVERFISH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The silverfish is a wingless insect with long antennae, three slender appendages coming from its abdomen and three pairs of legs.
		Silverfish are active year-round; thus damage can occur at any time, provided conditions are suitable.
		The silverfish will climb in to get the food, but will be unable to get out because they cannot climb on smooth surfaces.
	www.ns.ec.gc.ca /epb/factsheets/bkyard_bug/silverfish.html (635 words)

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