Fishmoths
Lepisma saccharina
General Information
Fishmoths get their name because of the silvery, metallic scales that cover their bodies.1 If these pests infest your home, they can be a real nuisance. This is because they can infest your food and leave unsightly stains wherever they hide. Find out more about these fast-moving bugs and how to help get rid of Fishmoths in the home.
- Fishmoths can live for several months without food.
- They are fast runners and feed on almost anything.
- Fishmoths are wingless, so they cannot fly.
Size
Color
Bite or Sting
Wings
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Additional details
- Fishmoths live in damp, cool places.
- They require high-humidity environments.
- Fishmoths may also be found in bookcases, on closet shelves, and behind baseboards, windows, or doorframes.
- They can eat stored food like cereals, but more often they just scavenge small crumbs.
- They also have been known to eat paper that has glue/paste on it, including book bindings, and the stains in fabrics.
- Fishmoths can infest your family’s food.
- They can stain the objects they hide in, such as books, cardboard, wallpaper, or stored clothing.
- Valuable items like paintings, old books, and documents may also be damaged or have yellow stains.
- Eliminate any exposed food and moisture.
- Toss out old boxes and newspapers where Fishmoths like to hide.
- Inspect paper, cardboard, books, and wood that is brought into the home.
- Keep kitchen and bathroom floors, counters, and cupboards clean.
- If you notice Fishmoths in damp areas of your home, try running a dehumidifier to make the area less humid, and therefore less appealing to these pests.
Solutions for Fishmoths
Raid® Multi Insect Killer kills flying and crawling insects fast. Designed for use in and around the home, it delivers effective pest control with a fast-acting formula. A dual-purpose aerosol designed to control both flying and crawling insects in various environments, including inside the home and outdoor areas such as patios and gardens.
Highlights
- Fast killing action, effective even with one direct spray
- Kills flying and crawling insects
- Can be used indoors and outdoors
- No harsh smell
- May be sprayed directly onto plants (with care)
Raid® MAX Ant Specialist Killer Odourless delivers maximum protection against ants with instant knockdown action. Designed for heavy infestations, it kills ants on contact and helps provide extended control. A specialist crawling insect solution designed to target ants at the source, including hidden areas such as cracks, crevices, and under appliances, helping to control infestations effectively.
Highlights
- Kills ants instantly on contact
- Maximum protection for heavy infestations
- Helps provide control for up to 4 weeks*
- Flushes out hidden insects
- Odourless, water-based formulation
- Leaves no harsh smell
*on glass surfaces
Raid® MAX Cockroach Specialist Killer kills crawling insects on contact and is designed for targeted application in areas where insects are present in and around the home. Can be applied directly to insects or onto surfaces where crawling insects are present, including cracks, crevices, and entry points.
Highlights
- Kills cockroaches instantly on contact
- Maximum protection for heavy infestations
- Kills cockroaches and the eggs they carry for up to 4 months*.
- Flushes out hidden cockroaches.
*on glass surfaces
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