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No, silverfish do not harm you. However, they do like starches, glue/paste, cotton sugar and such things. Therefore they eat the glue off the back of wallpaper, clothes, and cereal. Even if you never spot them in your cereal, you might be eating their eggs when eating your cereal. :( GROSS!!
Silverfish will happily eat anything with sugars, starches or polysaccharides. They are fond of the glue that is used in bookbinding, but will eat paper, cotton and other similar materials too. Apart from the damage they do, they are harmless to humans.
Interesting note: silverfish date back about 300 million years, to way before the first reptiles and dinosaurs.
Yes. "The favorite food of silverfish is any matter that contains starch or polysaccharides, such as dextrin in adhesives. These include glue, book bindings, paper, photos, sugar, hair, and dandruff." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverfish#Diet Yes, I know this because I caught a silverfish one day and put sugar with it and it started to actually started to eat it.
Here's a picture and a bit of information: http://www.ento.okstate.edu/ddd/insects/silverfish.htm
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Can silverfish climb up plastic?
Yes, silverfish are capable climbers and can scale smooth surfaces like plastic. They have small hooks on their legs that help them grip onto various materials as they move around.
Do the silverfish bite?
no . but they do eat clothes such as fur,silk,cotton etc . they also tend to be a large pest . . but they dont bite,
What are disadvantages of silverfish and army ants?
Silverfish can damage books, photos, and clothes due to their feeding habits. They can also contaminate food and leave behind droppings. Army ants can be aggressive and have painful stings, and they can also devastate crops and gardens in a short amount of time.
Where do silverfish live?
Silverfish can be found in dark, damp environments such as basements, bathrooms, kitchens, and areas with high humidity levels. They like to hide in cracks, crevices, and behind baseboards, feeding on starchy materials like paper, glue, and clothing. Silverfish are nocturnal and move quickly when disturbed.
How do army ants and silverfish interact?
Army ants are predatory and may consume silverfish if they come across them while foraging. Silverfish, being scavengers, may also feed on dead army ants if the opportunity arises. However, these interactions are not well-studied and may vary depending on the specific circumstances.
What did silverfish eat before there was books ane paper?
What did silverfish eat before there was books and paper
Can silverfish climb up plastic?
Yes, silverfish are capable climbers and can scale smooth surfaces like plastic. They have small hooks on their legs that help them grip onto various materials as they move around.
Is a silverfish a consumer or produce?
Silverfish are a consumer and they eat carbohydrates such as sugar and starch.
How do you make tubes that your hamster will not eat?
use a heavy, hard plastic or metal.
Why would it be better to use a plastic spoon instead of a metal spoon to eat on a hot day?
Metal is a good conductor of heat. Plastic is a poor conductor of heat. On a hot day the plastic spoon may stop you scalding your mouth if it is left out in the sun.
Are Beyblades metal plastic?
No there metal not plastic the top has plastic
What do sliverfish eat on mine craft?
Silverfish do not eat anything on Minecraft. You can't feed any hostile mob.
How do you join a metal to plastic?
melt the plastic to the metal
Does silverfish complete or incomplete metamorphsis?
Silverfish go through complete process to get to metamorphosis. The silverfish Metamorphosis is about three to four stages long. Its very hard to see silver fish because of there size. Silverfish are mostly found in your bathroom or in your garage. Silverfish like to eat flies and dead skin of yours. If you find some in your house don't worry because they are harmless. No silverfish do not live in your backyard or the forests. They are mostly found in your house. The last thing you should know about silverfish is that they are 25mm and they live up to 3-7 years of life span. these are the things you should know about silverfish THANK YOU!!!!!
Can you leave a spoon in food in the refrigerator over night and still eat it?
Plastic, maybe. Metal, no way.
What insect will eat velvet material from a cutlery display box?
I would bet it's silverfish.
Is an silverfish a fish?
No, a silverfish is a wingless insect.
