Silverfish Control

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There are few, if any, insects that you would be happy to find in your home. Infestations can be overwhelming, unsettling and uncomfortable for your family — not to mention visitors. But the truth is, some infestations are worse than others. One of the most annoying pests you could find in your home is the silverfish. Silverfish pest control can be difficult to manage, particularly because these insects can survive for so long. Ever wonder why killing silverfish in the bathroom can prove to be a difficult task? Many types of silverfish can live for years, surviving weeks and even months without food or water.

Identifying Silverfish

Silverfish are wingless, flat insects with two antennae and three bristles on a carrot-shaped body. They get their name from their light grey and blue appearance, as well as their fish-like movements. This also leads to the nickname “carpet sharks.”

Silverfish cannot fly and will not jump. This makes it relatively easy to catch and kill them, assuming you can find them. Silverfish are not dangerous, as they do not bite or sting. They do, however, shed their skin. This can quickly turn to dust and impact the air quality in your home.

Common Species in Sacramento

There are three species of silverfish typically found in Sacramento, including the common silverfish, the gray silverfish and the four-lined silverfish. The common silverfish is most often found near moisture. You might see them in your basement or cellar. They require high humidity and temperatures and are usually a silver color. These silverfish have a high-protein diet. Fortunately, they rarely advance to the upper levels of your home. Without a finished basement, you may not notice them at all. The gray silverfish can, and will, move throughout your entire home. You find them most often inlightly traveled places, including closets and storage spaces, as well as anywhere you find books. These dull-gray silverfish require warm environments and feed on animal and plant materials. Opening a book to find a silverfish can be highly unsettling — but if you do, you have likely found a gray silverfish. The four-lined silverfish is tan-gray in color and has four lines of black running down its back. Like its brethren, the four-lined silverfish requires warm temperatures. Unlike the common silverfish, it will roam throughout your home.

Signs of an Infestation

If someone in your home suffers from allergies or asthma and has had increasingly bad episodes, then you may have a silverfish infestation. You can also spot a silverfish infestation by looking at your clothing, photographs, and books. If these items are being eaten, then you may have a silverfish problem. However, the easiest way to spot an infestation is by seeing the bugs. They are nocturnal, meaning they can go unnoticed for quite a long time. If you have suspicions, consider moving around a bookshelf at night or rearranging your furniture.

How to Get Rid of Silverfish

While you can use traps or pesticides to eliminate silverfish, you will only impact a minority of them. There are likely many more hiding in corners and reproducing. The most effective way to handle a silverfish infestation is to remove whatever is attracting them to your home. A silverfish exterminator can help with this process. A professional will look at long-term solutions that will keep another infestation from taking place.

Contact Our Silverfish Exterminator for Experienced Pest Control in Sacramento

Is your home suffering from a silverfish infestation? These pesky insects can prove difficult to remove without professional help.