CoolWhip Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Does anyone know what bug this is? It is the second one I have found crawling across my wall. It is freaking me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Silverfish.Lepisma saccharina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05candygrand Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) silverfish. to join the masses.lolyeah definitely silverfish! Edited June 15, 2012 by 05candygrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 that looks nothing like the centipedes I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 +1 for silverfish. Use to see them in my basement all the time. Creepy as all get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 +3 on the Silverfish.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Def a silverfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 i can tell you its definitely not a centipede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 They're actually pretty tasty, fried in some bacon grease... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 +4 Silverfishhttp://www.chem-wise.com/silverfish_a.jpgSilverfish can live in a dark, moist environment or a dry environment such as an attic and require a large supply of starchy foods or molds. They feed on wallpaper pastes, natural textiles, books, paper, and photographs. They also feed on mold or fungi that can grow on various surfaces. They are fast moving and can travel throughout buildings. Once these insects find a good source of food, they stay close to it. Attics are a favorite place for them due to the abundant food sources such as recycled, blown in, paper insulation and storage boxes. You may see them trapped in sinks and bathtubs because they enter seeking moisture and are unable to climb a slick vertical surface to escape. Outside, they may be found in nests of insects, birds, mammals, and under tree bark and mulch. They can be found in wood shingles or siding on houses, this is also a primary entry point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 The silverfish looks about right. WTF is it doing in my apartment? I live on the second floor in a pretty new building not near anything moist. I have no basement and no access to the attic. There is no moisture and we are using the A/C so all windows and doors are closed and sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 burn it with fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachG91 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I think they are everywhere. I see them every once in a while around windows in my house.. No idea how they got there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Sinks/ shower drains are a good entry point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 It's got me paranoid. I'm jumping at every itch or when my hairs twitch. I keep thinking something is crawling on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Nah, Thats a crab. Gen3 brought them over when she snuck through while your girl was out of town getting her PH.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Nah, Thats a crab. Gen3 brought them over when she snuck through while your girl was out of town getting her PH.D. His immobilization does make the rapings much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingingchic Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 It's got me paranoid. I'm jumping at every itch or when my hairs twitch. I keep thinking something is crawling on me.here's some info that will make ya itch some more... http://www.squidoo.com/How-To-Get-Rid-Of-Silverfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.W. Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 They're actually pretty tasty, fried in some bacon grease...If you deep-fry this keyboard in bacon grease... I'll eat it. What's your point? Def. a silverfish. Creepy to see but nothing that requires hazmat teams or large caliber defense. Zombies on the other hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Everything is met with large calibers defense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilbit Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 silverfish. I use Spectracide bugstop. No odor and safe around pets. Only about $6. Works great for all kinds of pests. Wal-mart has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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