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SILVERFISH AND FIREBRATS

Description

French name : Lépismatide ( Silverfish and Firebrats , silverfish , small silver fish )
English Name : Silverfish (for silverfish ) Firebrats (for firebrats )
Silverfish ( Lepisma saccharina ) has no goest and his body has the shape of a fish with a metallic gray and silver due to its scales covering her body .
The firebrat ( Thermobia domestica) differs from silverfish its beige - brownish mottled dark markings and clear markings .

Lifecycle :

The reproduction of these insects is no physical mating, the male deposits a droplet ground sperm . It weaves silk son to lead the female is fertilized indirectly.
Silverfish and Firebrats do not undergo metamorphosis . The young resemble the adults .

Habitat

They are found in our homes, basements, attics wet . Both seek moisture, but Silverfish prefer cool places , while firebrat likes warm places .

What you need to know

Silverfish and Firebrats feed primarily on products containing starch, for example , paper glue , pasta , etc. . They can survive eating only dust.
They creep into our when transporting items from wet places like the basement houses.
It causes no damage to the structure of the houses, but . These insects can cause damage to books.
To prevent infestations , reduce excess moisture . Fix leaking taps , ventilate bathrooms and insulate pipes and windows to prevent condensation. Get rid of the boxes and damp or moldy books. Vacuum to remove the eggs and remove food sources .
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Source: Insectarium of Montreal
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