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Appearance
- The adult silverfish, not including the tails is about 1/2 - 3/4 inch in length. The body is silvery and shaped similar to a carrot, tapering from head to rear. They have three long appendages projecting from their rear.
- Habit
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Silverfish prefer warm, moist locations within a structure. During the day, they typically hide in cracks and crevices. They can be found almost anywhere in a house or garage. They will roam until they find a food source, and then remain close to it. Outdoors, they can be found in mulch, under siding and roof shingles.
- Diet
- They feed on paper, books, cloth, some dried meats and dead insects.
- Reproduction
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The female can reach reproductive maturity in as little as 3 to 4 months. At this time, she will lay 1 to 3 eggs in cracks and under objects. The eggs will hatch in approximately 43 days if temperatures are favorable.
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