Silverfish can contaminate foods and cause damage through their chewing and eating of paper and books, staining of clothing and furniture, and damage to curtains and wallpaper. Silverfish may come into your home from outdoors seeking moisture, or may ride in on lumber or wallboard.

Silverfish have no wings, but have fine scales covering their brownish bodies, making them appear silvery in color. These long, flatly oval insects are most easily identified by their three long tail projections. They like warm, moist environments.