Life Hack: What are silverfish? What to do if they are in your home

How to remove and prevent silverfish

Silverfish feed on starchy materials like paper. Picture: iStock

What are silverfish?

Silverfish are small, silvery-grey coloured insects that are between half an inch and one inch in length. They get their name both from their colour and their fishlike shape — they are broader at the head and narrow to a fin-shaped tail. They have shiny, silvery scales and long antennae with three long bristles at the end of their bodies.