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Silverfish & Silverfish Control
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| Silverfish can be Real
Pests ... |
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Silverfish are a starch feeder they damage (eat) paper, fabrics, glues
and other organic materials. They may also damage silk and some synthetic
fabrics, but they usually avoid woolens. |
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| Silverfish live in
Your Home ... |
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Silverfish habit underused areas, such as roof spaces, storage rooms, basements,
wall cavities, and bookcases but may roam widely throughout a building.
Silverfish prefer to live in dark quiet places and are most active during
the still of night.
People often find silverfish in their home in sinks, toilets and bathtubs
because they have fallen in and become trapped while seeking moisture.
Silverfish infestations can start when their eggs, nymphs (young ones),
or adults are brought into the home in infested cardboard boxes, cartons,
furniture or similar items. |
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We recommended a thorough inspection first be carried out by the pest control
professional to determine likely and observed habitat locations, the extent
of the infestation and control methods necessary.
Treatment of roof voids and wall cavities with a synthetic pyrethroid dust
applied via specialized "dust blower" equipment may be recommended.
Other areas, such as basements, storage rooms and the like can be treated
with a synthetic pyrethroid spray.
The cost of a professional pest control service for silverfish varies depending
on the size of the house, areas to be treated and ease of access to various
parts of the building and a program of ongoing
inspection and follow-up treatment may be recommended. |
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