bug · 12-18 mm
Common silverfish
Carrot-shaped silver-grey body, three antennae at tail, very fast.
Behaviour
Cool damp harbourage. Eats starchy and sugar-rich material - paper, photos, cardboard, wallpaper paste, silk, glue.
How they get into Melbourne homes
Sub-floor cavities, roof voids, behind built-in shelves.
DIY options
Diatomaceous earth in dry pantries and bookshelves.
When to call a professional
Multiple rooms, sub-floor or roof presence - call.
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