Are there bugs at attacked books that have in a box for a long time?

Question

I work at a library and we have had books in boxes for a little more that half a year. A few people have told me that there are bugs that attacked or eat books that have in boxes for a long period of time. Now that people tell me that, i can't stop itching. Is it true or an i just paranoid.

Answer 1

In olden days, books used to get bugs that ate the paper.  They were a larva or worm, hence the term book worm.  I don't think they live in our sterile environments, but if the book where up in the attic for a few years they may have some bugs.  Either way, they don't bite humans!  Luckily you are just being paranoid.

Answer 2

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IM REPORTING U 4 SAYING THE B WORD

Answer 3

silverfish like to eat old paper.  I've seen them in boxes of books or papers kept too long in a basement or garage.  they're harmless to people, though.