Infestation
They are found in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and attics; usually they are active at night but may be seen during the day; in old and some new houses they can collect behind wallpaper and stacks of newpaper. They feed on starchy material, flour, and otehr stored foods.
Identification
Usually a silver gray color, but may be pale yellow or almost black; they have long tails and move very fast; active at night.
Control
Pyrethroid spray to the places they have been seen may be effective; use sticky traps. Remove material that can provide harborage.
