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Could they be silver-fish? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverfish

Matt Hamilton wrote:
> On 31 Mar 2008, at 14:58, Amias Channer wrote:
>> On Mon, 2008-03-31 at 14:22 +0100, Matt Hamilton wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>>    Totally OT, but I've got some tiny little translucent flying bug
>>> thingys in my flat and they seem to have laid some eggs in the
>>> carpet.  Not being able to really describe them I don't know what
>>> they are or how to get rid of them.  Almost like a silver/translucent
>>> slim tiny ladybug.
>> they sound like flying ants to me , its about that time of year.
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_ant_day
> 
> Hrmm... they move very slowly... not like ants (of the non-flying  
> kind if that makes a difference).  They also don't seem to have any  
> visible legs... ie they don't look ant-like.  More like a tiny tiny  
> 4mm long silver/transparent moth-like thing.
> 
>> I think boiling water or a steam cleaner would do it but IANAPCE
>> actually being a vegan i should be telling you to persuade them
>> away with compelling moral arguments and treats .
> 
> lol... I'll ask them nicely to leave... but failing that I might have  
> no choice but to get nasty with them.
> 
> 
>>> Anyone recognise what I might be on about and know how to get rid of
>>> them, or failing that recommend someone who does?
>> Don't the council have some kind of pest control department ?
> 
> Ohh... cunning... I'll give them a call.
> 
> -Matt
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