Common Pests
Since 2000, CARE Pest & Wildlife Control has provided specialized treatments based on a wide-range
of common pest problems. Recognizing that you have silverfish in your home can make a profound
impact on how fast our professionals can solve your silverfish pest problem.
Preperation Sheet for Inspection - Silverfish |
Silverfish
Silverfish are common in homes, offices and schools and are usually found in areas of with high heat and humidity.
Silverfish in the Home
In homes, one would typically find these bugs under kitchen and bathroom sinks, in cupboards, around baseboards, in furnaces and laundry rooms, attics and crawlspaces. Silverfish are also found in commercial buildings like restaurants, bakeries and office towers. Silverfish are small, a half an inch to 1-inch long and silver to grey in color. they have a soft body and do not have wings. Silverfish are not often seen by homeowners because they are nocturnal.
What Silverfish Eat
Silverfish are not directly harmful to humans, however are quite annoying and cause damage to properties. The common material in which the silverfishes feed on is paper, clothing and other items. They also eat food items like sugar, and flour. However silverfish do not bite humans even though they have the ability to chew holes in paper.
How to Get Rid of Silverfish
Silverfish can also survive long periods, sometimes over a year, without food but are sensitive to moisture and require a high humidity to survive. To prevent silverfish you can remove damp conditions, which encourage silverfish, also dry up spilled water and open windows of rooms to allow air in and condensation and moisture out. Another effective method to get rid of silverfish is by destroying their food source. Try to maintain the moisture in the house at low levels, as the insects do not like dry environments. If you control moisture, mold and mildew on which the silverfishes usually feed, would also be prevented. Make sure that you keep all grains, cereals, flour, sugar and cookies in tightly sealed containers.
If you think you may have Silverfish in your home, Contact CARE Pest for a free estimate.
