What do silverfish eat?

Written By Ryan Law

FAQs → What do silverfish eat?

Those pesky little critters! Silverfish are notorious for their love of munching on items high in carbohydrates and cellulose. Their favorite snacks include:

1) Starch-based products like bread, crackers, and pasta.

2) Cellulose-rich materials like paper, cardboard, and book bindings.

3) Organic matter such as decaying plant material, moldy food, or dirty laundry.

They can even feed on the glue found in old books! If you're storing paper products or food supplies, make sure to keep them sealed, airtight, and dry. Even though they're tiny, silverfish can still leave a trail of damage behind.

Ryan Law

Ryan Law is the creator of Ash Tales and the author of the post-apocalyptic fantasy series The Rainmaker Writings.

Ryan has a 15-year long obsession with the end of the world, and has spent that time researching everything from homesteading to nuclear fallout patterns.

Ryan is a wilderness hiker and has trained with bushcraft and survival experts around the UK.

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