Silverfish are notorious for their destructive feeding habits and can cause a serious problem in clothing wardrobes, damaging books, photographs, paintings, plaster and other household items containing starch or cellulose.

Silverfish love high humidity and can often be found in dark, damp areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, basements and attics.

Usually a silvery-blue colour, with tiny scales and wiggling movements resembling that of a fish, silverfish are also commonly known as fish moths or carpet sharks.