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– Silverfish, or sometimes called fishmoths, are not actually fish at all. They are pests that love nothing more than to live in a dark, damp spot in your home. You can actually find silverfish in many damp, dark places under your basement or under the bathroom sink. They also love paper and damp clothing. It can be a bit tough to prevent them from coming into your home, but there are a few things you can do. If you have a problem with silverfish, contact a pest control company such as Ransford Environmental Solutions Inc. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: A Fishy Problem – Preventing Silverfish In Your Home


1
A Fishy Problem
  • Preventing Silverfish In Your Home

2
A Fish Out of Water
  • Silverfish, also sometimes called fishmoths,
    arent actually fish at all. Instead, theyre
    part of the Family Lepismatidae, and theyd love
    nothing more than to live in a dark, damp spot in
    your home.

3
Characteristics of Silverfish
  • Silverfish are typically white, brown, or a
    silvery blue in color.
  • They typically range from 12 to 19 mm in length.
  • All of them have three long bristles at the back
    of their bodies.
  • They move from egg to adult without a serious
    appearance change.

4
You May Find Them. . .
  • You can actually find silverfish in a variety of
    different locations. They prefer the damp, dark
    places in your home, like your basement or even
    under the bathroom sink. They love paper and damp
    clothing, too, though, which may expand their
    living space a bit. If you have a garage or a
    shed, you might find them living in boxes out
    there.

5
Hungry, Hungry, Hungry
  • Silverfish are on the lookout for any
    carbohydrates or starches. Thats part of the
    reason theyre so attracted to paper. Anything
    cellulose is fair game for them. They also like
    shampoo, the glue that holds books together, or
    even other dead insects. Theyve even been found
    in unopened food packages in the past.

6
Are They In My House?
  • Unlike some pest infestations, this one doesnt
    stay hidden for long. Many people discover they
    have a problem with silverfish when they actually
    see one in their home. Youre likely to find them
    in your sink or bathtub before you find them
    anywhere else. You could also find feeding damage
    from these little creatures on paper materials or
    tiny feces that look like specks of pepper.

7
Preventing Infestation
  • It can be a bit tough to prevent silverfish from
    coming into your home, but there are a few things
    you can do. Start by controlling the humidity
    levels throughout your home. In fact, the nymphs
    tend to develop quicker when its more humid, so
    keeping your home a bit drier is a good idea.
    Youll also want to caulk any holes or other
    potential entry sites. A cleaner home is less
    likely to have silverfish, too, so keep it clean
    and uncluttered.

8
Dealing with Infestation
  • If youre already fighting a heavy population of
    silverfish, your best bet is to contact the
    professionals. Every infestation is different
    with these little guys, so a customized solution
    is an absolute must.

9
Making the Right Choice
  • Ransford Environmental Solutions Inc has been the
    name to know in pest control since 1896.
    Specializing in Integrated Pest Management,
    theyre the only way to go. Call for a free
    estimate.
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