Silverfish control
WHAT DO SILVERFISH LOOK LIKE
Silverfish are wingless insects that have a silvery/grey look and a hard skin.
They have torpedo shaped bodies that make them look like fish, hence the name.
Two antennae on the heads and when disturbed, they make short and quick movements.
| BREEDING
The female lay eggs and then number of eggs laid largely depends on the species with most ranging between 2 to 20 eggs every single day. The insects lay their eggs throughout the seasons and it takes around three months for the larva to develop into adults. It means that you can have major infestations in only a few months if you do not take measures fast. They love moderate temperatures between 18 to 25 degree Celsius, making kitchens, bathrooms, attics and laundry rooms their best habitats in your home
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WHAT DO THEY EAT
The silverfish feeds on carbohydrates, fungi and mold. It puts books, shampoos, clothes, wallpaper, soaps and plants as well as dry foods in danger when you have them in your home. They also love the silk and yarn, glue and boxes among other starchy materials. It is therefore understandable why you will find most of them under or in your sinks, behind wallpaper, bathtubs, door and window frames, closet shelves and baseboards
| DO THEY BITE
Apart from destroying your valuables like books, clothing and food you have in your pantry, the silverfish are not known to sting or bite and they are not harmful to humans or pets. You might not be at any health risk, but you definitely will incur damages around the house, hence there is still a need to control any infestation you might have.
You can easily tell you have an infestation if you have several spotting of the silverfish skittering in damp areas of your home and you might also notice surfaces that are eaten away in patches that are irregular. Pepper like feces and cast skins are also signs that you could be facing an infestation.
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