Their real scientific name is Lepisma saccharina and they come from temperate regions, but they are widespread throughout the world as domestic insects.
Silverfish, what to do when they invade your home
They are small and have a silver color that makes them easily visible. They are often considered problematic because they feed on organic materials such as paper, fabrics and grains.
Female moths lay their eggs in protected places, such as cracks in walls or furniture, and once the eggs hatch, the young insects feed until they reach sexual maturity.
At this point, males and females mate and the female lays more eggs to continue the reproductive cycle . The butterfly’s development cycle depends on environmental conditions, but it can last on average from two weeks to several months.
All of this easily suggests how intrusive they can be, once they have “taken up residence” in our homes.
There are several options for getting rid of moths, as well as looking for cracks or crevices in walls or windows, which you will need to seal to prevent future insect entry.
