IFAS Extension
Agriculture
Abstract
This document provides an overview of booklice and silverfish, detailing their biology, life cycles, and control methods. Booklice, or psocids, feed on fungi and organic matter, thriving in warm, humid environments. Silverfish and firebrats, belonging to the Order Zygentoma, damage materials high in protein, sugar, or starch. Effective control includes reducing humidity, proper storage, and using insecticides. The document emphasizes the importance of hygiene and preventive measures to manage infestations.
About this Publication
This document is ENY-225, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology. Original publication date April 1993. Revised May 1999, January 2003, July 2011, and July 2022. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Koehler, P. G., Branscome, D., & Oi, F. M. (2003). Booklice and Silverfish. EDIS, 2003(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ig094-2003
Authors
F. Oi
Specialist
University of Florida
Extension professor, urban entomology, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology
P. Koehler
professor emeritus, Department of Entomology and Nematology
D. Branscome
Publication #ENY-225
