Pest identification
Identify a pest
Answer two quick questions and PestMan will suggest what you’re likely dealing with — and what to read next.
- 1. What did you find?
- 2. Describe it
- 3. Likely pest
It’s likely to be…
Likely match
Silverfish
A silvery, tapered insect that wriggles is a silverfish.
Check these features
- Carrot-shaped, 10–15 mm, covered in silvery-grey scales.
- Three long bristles at the tail and long antennae.
- Wiggling, fish-like movement.
What to read next
Describe it in your own words
Try something like “tiny brown bugs in the pantry” — PestMan will search its answers for a match.