Silverfish sometimes called fish moth are a very common household pest through North America, Europe, and Australia. They have no wings and take their name from the fish-like movements they make when they run.
Silverfish are not poisonous to humans, nor can they bite, but they can cause significant damage to your home is left unchallenged. They typically feed on books, wallpaper, photo albums, and textiles - if you see small holes with irregular shapes appearing in any of those items, it is likely that silverfish are the culprits.
Silverfish can be found in many rooms in your home because they seems to wander great distances in the night. Usually they are found in the bathroom, the attic, or any other dark, moist environment. In some cases, hundreds of thousands of silverfish have been found living in roofs and walls of buildings during demolitions.
Silverfish are generally confused with firebrats and the other way around. These two species are very similar in appearance and share a very common diet - the main difference between to two is that firebrats prefer warmer temperatures and are usually found near furnaces, boilers, or ovens. Firebrats also have longer tails and are usually more reddish brown in appearance. Silverfish, however, can often appear to be brown in appearance, as well as blue, silver, white, or beige.
The key to getting rid of silverfish is to change the environment in which they live and prevent them from easily accessing a source of food. Silverfish are typically most active at night and seek refuge in moist, dark environments at night. In many cases, if your home has silverfish, it is very likely that your home provides them with these ideal conditions.
In order to get rid of them, and keep them gone forever, you must fix any problem areas in your home that offer them an environment of high moisture. The most common problem area is under the sink, near the toilet, or any other water source in your home. Pest Control RingWood services help you to get rid from these problems.
There are many products and chemicals available on the market for getting rid of silverfish. Here is a list of commonly suggested chemicals:
- Boric Acid
- Drione Dust
- Cyonara
Silverfish Paks are also available as a method for silverfish control. They are designed to go inside rarely-worn clothes, on book shelves, inside curtains, in closets, attics, or dark places. Like many of the suggested chemicals or poisons, it is suggest that you keep Silverfish Paks away from children and animals.
