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What exactly is meant by "enemy" in the sentence "The natural enemy of silverfish is an insect known as earwig"? Does this mean that earwigs are a predator of silverfish, that silverfish are a predator of earwigs, or that they have the same sources of food and are therefore rivals? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 220.233.169.46 (talk • contribs) 12 November 2005.

I s'pose that earwigs are predators... But it is definitely wrong that silverfish dislike light. They are not phototactic either, but just do not seem to mind (at least the German breed). -- Sanctacaris —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 212.65.5.19 (talk • contribs) 21 November 2005.

Contents 1 enemy of librarians! 2 Bite? 3 Control by Freezing 4 Apples? 5 Squish

[edit] enemy of librarians!

The silverfish is not always completely harmless -- they can ravage a book collection. For this reason they are often called the enemy of librarians... I will try and dig up a source for this. Brassratgirl 01:35, 14 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Bite?

Do silverfish bite? One time I was sitting around on the floor and felt a sharp pain like something had bit me. I looked around and all I saw was a silverfish running around on the floor. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 209.250.30.15 (talk • contribs) 7 April 2006.

[edit] Control by Freezing

Please add information about control by freezing -- how long at what temperature to kill adults? This seems like possibly a good way to treat an infested pile of important papers. Is it possible to kill silverfish eggs this way? How long at what temperature? (http://www.midwestfreezedryltd.com/Non_Toxic%20Pest%20Control.htm)69.87.202.29 13:39, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Apples?

Granny Smiths specially? Mwaahaa, Lemon curry too I hear.

[edit] Squish

Aren't these the type of bugs who, when squished, turn into a powder-like substance? It would be good to mention that in the article if it's true. ^---SilentRAGE! 14:05, 26 September 2006 (UTC)