Bugs!

[Sarah68]

I hope someone can help me! Over the last few months I have seen these bugs in my apartment. They are whitish, almost transparent and about the size of a grain of rice. They seem to blend right into the surface of fabrics and move very quickly. I have seen them when I pull laundry out of the hamper or if a piece of clothing has been left on the floor. I recently saw one move across the end of my bed so I am getting worried. They don't fly but I'm worried because I am seeing them more often. My flat is very clean and the building is pretty new. Any ideas what they are and how to get rid of them?

[Bleeding_cool]

Silverfish ^^

[chuter]

Here is a picture of a silverfish: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverfish
If those are the bugs you are talking about you dont have to worry.

[WienA]

Yeah good idea look at the pic and see if it is those. Silverfish in my experience have distinct radars on their heads.

[Sarah68]

Thanks for the replies. I thought they might be Silverfish but not convinced. They are quite small and transparent with a greenish centre. And they don't have that slither thing going on And wouldn't they be in the kitchen?
I've never seen any near food, just fabric. From what I read, silverfish seem to be a bit of a nightmare.

[WienA]

[Bleeding_cool]

Sarah you'd hate them if you love reading, they got a huge appetite on books. ^^

[WienA]

[kavin]

'silverfish' what a name for a black creepy creature - they got the naming all wrong- its got nothing mercurial properties wise.

[WienA]

lol

But if I recall correctly it does leave these silvery traces along sometimes...eww

[chefsmith]

I think the silverfish are cool little lads, we have 6/7 living in the toilet.

I like how they move, and yes before you ask, they do have names, we're weird like that.