Silverfish: Moisture-Loving Insect Pests
Silverfish are unique looking insects with a silvery, metallic appearance and carrot-shaped bodies that allows them to easily hide and maneuver into tight spaces. They get their name from their fish-like movements and silvery sheen.
These nocturnal pests thrive in humid, damp areas with access to starchy materials to feed on. Silverfish prefer to remain hidden, only coming out at night to forage. This makes them hard to detect until populations grow.
Signs of Silverfish Activity
Discovering yellow staining or feeding damage on paper, wallpaper, clothing, etc.
Seeing their irregular yellowish droppings or shed skins
Finding live silverfish scurrying rapidly to escape light
Noticing silverfish clustering in damp areas like basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms
Eliminating Silverfish Infestations
Left unchecked, silverfish will continue to multiply and contaminate more areas with their presence, eating, and excrement. Large silverfish populations become quite unsightly.
The experts at Effective Pest Management use specialized insecticide treatments and environmental controls to quickly eliminate silverfish issues. Our process includes:
Thorough interior inspection to locate conducive areas and active populations
Application of residual dusts and liquid sprays into crevices and harborages
Removal of heavily infested materials like books, papers, fabrics
Addressing moisture issues through dehumidification and recommendations
Sealing cracks, crevices, and entry points to exclude entry
Continued monitoring and targeted re-treatments as needed
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