FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT silverfish
silverfish IDENTIFICATION & PREVENTION
what are silverfish?
Silverfish are pests found around the world. Silverfish are shiny silver insects with scales, antennae, and 3 tail projections. Their bodies are oval shaped with soft thin scales that look like fish. They are often mistaken for firebrat insects.
are silverfish dangerous?
Silverfish are harmless insects but can infest your home. These insects can live anywhere from 2 to 8 years. They rely on high humidity to survive. Silverfish will not make you sick or bite you. Although they can destroy your home. Silverfish are chewing insects, they can eat through belongs and their poop causes stains.
Items they may eat:
Glue: This can be glue in wallpapers, books, carpets, furniture coverings and curtains.
Paper: Preferably starchy materials like paper and wood. Magazines, books and other paper materials they tend to eat.
Linens: Anything made of silk or cotton. This can be curtains, furniture and house hold linens.
Flour, rolled oats, dried meats, vegetables, and cereals: Make sure foods are sealed shut.
why do i have a silverfish problem?
Silverfish grow in damp, dark, and cool places. Large populations of silverfish can be attracted in new buildings with wet brick. Sometimes they can enter your home by cardboard cartons, boxes, papers, and books that might be infested.
where will I find silverfish?
-Basements -Sinks -Closet shelves -Bathtubs -Bookcases -Behind windows -Behind door frames.
how to get rid of silverfish?
Our team will help you effectively treat silverfish infestations so you can reclaim your interior and exterior areas from the headache that an infestation brings. They are like roaches and can be demanding to manage. Make sure foods are sealed in airtight containers. Vacuum up carpets, furniture, floors, and other areas food debris can sneak into.
Call us now to learn more or get started on our pest control program.
how to prevent silverfish in the future?
With our pest program we provide a consistent service that can help keep silverfish at bay. Other ways is to reduce water sources with a dehumidifier. Keep showers, tubes, sinks and laundry rooms dry and clean. With crawlspaces use plastic sheets on dirt grounds. Fill cracks and crevices so silverfish can’t lay eggs in these spaces. Make sure your yard is properly landscaped and does not have a lot of standing water. A great drain away from your house can help with keeping them at bay. Make sure windows are sealed properly. Keeping up with most household repairs and cleaning can help improve any infestation you might come across.
Look into our Pest Control Program to help keep these critters away.