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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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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
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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
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