Silverfish Pest Control Knowledge
Silverfish is an ancient nocturnal pest, which gets its name from metallic silver, fish-like appearance and its way of crawling. Silverfish tend to hide its presence from humans, which can cause undetectable damages. They are attracted to moisture and their long-term presence can lead to significant property damages, so if you find signs of them at home, a silverfish pest control is recommended.
Feeding Damage: Small irregular holes or notches in paper, books or fabrics.
Yellow Stains: Marks on surfaces where silverfish fed or traveled.
Silverfish droppings: Finding tiny, transparent skins in hidden areas.
Sightings: Spotting the silvery, quick-moving insects in dark and moist areas.
Approx. 0.5-0.75 inches in length.
Carbohydrates like paper, glue, fabric, and starchy foods.
High humidity and an abundance of cellulose-based materials like books or wallpaper can attract silverfish.
Common Silverfish: Silvery-grey with scales.
Four-Lined: Silvery with four dark lines running down the back.
Grey Silverfish: Uniformly light to dark grey.
Elongated oval shape body, tapering towards the back. Wingless.
Dark and humid places like bathrooms, basements and under kitchen sinks are most probable places for silverfish infestation. They can also be found in attics and bookshelves.
Reduce humidity with dehumidifiers and seal entry points to avoid infestation.
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Neglecting some pest’s presence in home can end up with costly consequences or may cause some health issues. We believe knowledge about the pest is the first stage of pest control. Therefore, below we list potential Silverfish damages for your information:
Generally speaking, no direct harm reported! They can cause allergies in some individuals.
Reducing moisture, removing food sources and using silverfish traps can be effective. For comprehensive long-term results call us to schedule your professional silverfish service.
They can damage clothes, especially if they contain starch like cotton or linen.
