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Signs Of A Silverfish Infestation
Silverfish are small, wingless insects of the order Zygentoma. Adult silverfish are just 12 to 19 mm, with long antennae on their heads and bristles on their tales. Due to their silver colouring and fast movement, they often look like flashes of silver and are usually found in damp areas, such as bathrooms, kitchens and garages.
Alongside silverfish sightings, other signs of silverfish activity include yellow stains or irregular holes and feeding marks on fabrics or paper products throughout your home. You may also see tiny scales or minuscule black droppings that look like black pepper or coffee grounds.
As soon as you see signs of silverfish activity, you need to book professional silverfish pest control. Our friendly team can respond quickly throughout Chatham, Gravesend, Heathfield, Hastings, Maidstone, Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Eastbourne, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Rochester, Dover, Folkestone, Margate, Whitstable, Faversham and the Kent area, ensuring the prompt removal of your silverfish infestation. Call 01580754839 to book your silverfish treatment today.
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If you’re dealing with a silverfish infestation, it’s important that you work with a professional pest controller to deal with it promptly. While silverfish aren’t as harmful as other insect pests, such as bed bugs, fleas or wasps, they can still cause property damage and distress.
A silverfish infestation, particularly in a room that isn’t traditionally damp, like a laundry room, bathroom or kitchen, could be a sign of moisture build-up in your walls. As such, treating the silverfish infestation quickly can help you identify the problem in your property and get it fixed before it causes significant damage.
DIY silverfish control is often ineffective, and if you don’t seal potential entry points and store human and pet foods in airtight containers then the problem could come back. As such, working with experts like Fen Pest Control can save you time and effort. We can eradicate the silverfish effectively and ensure they can’t return, so contact us to start the silverfish pest control process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Silverfish Harmful?
While silverfish can’t bite or sting humans, and they don’t spread diseases, they can still cause issues by damaging household items, such as books, papers, documents or photographs. Also, silverfish shed skins which can cause allergic reactions in some people. Because they thrive in moist, humid areas, the presence of silverfish could point to a hidden damp problem in your property.
Can Silverfish Swim?
Silverfish can’t swim, as despite their name, they’re not actually fish. However, silverfish can survive in exceptionally high humidity, which is why they prefer bathrooms and kitchens.
Why Are Silverfish Suddenly In Your Property?
Silverfish will enter your property through tiny gaps, cracks and crevices in your home’s exterior or by hitching a ride inside cardboard boxes. Once inside, they will look for shelter and a reliable food source. Silverfish thrive in damp areas and humid places, so if they can find a room such as a bathroom or kitchen, or any space with a lot of moisture, they will start to breed, which can turn a few silverfish into a major silverfish infestation.
What Do Silverfish Eat?
Silverfish eat a varied diet that includes carbohydrates, starches, sugars and proteins, such as wallpaper paste, paper, dried foods, dust and even dead insects. They also graze on clothing or fabrics made from natural fibres, eating As such, a simple way to prevent silverfish is often to vacuum regularly to deprive them of a potential food source.
How Do You Permanently Get Rid Of Silverfish?
The best way to eradicate silverfish is to work with a professional pest control provider like Fen Pest Control. Our team are RSPH level 2 certified with access to silverfish control products that aren’t available to the general public, so we can ensure your silverfish problem is gone for good. So, if you’ve spotted silverfish in your Kent property, contact us for fast treatment.
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