Here at Platinum Pest and Lawn, we get calls about silverfish pretty often. Silverfish are just one of the many different pests that we will treat for. When you use Claremore Pest Control, and you reach out to Platinum Pest and Lawn, you will find that we cover a very wide range of pests.
Silverfish are pests commonly found around the world. They are harmless insects but they can infest your home. Silverfish are shiny silver insects with scales and antennae. They don’t have wings, but they do have a soft body that is covered in fine scales that look like a fish. They have a flat and oval-shaped body. Adult silverfish are usually about 3/4 of an inch long with two antennae and three tail projections. A firebrat is a similar insect, but it is usually darker and mottled gray. Silverfish like the dark. They hide during the day and avoid direct sunlight. If you move an object they are hiding in or under, they will dart out and find another dark hiding place quickly. Female silverfish lay eggs constantly after reaching the adult stage. They lay eggs in crevices and cracks around your home, which will then hatch within 3 weeks. Young insects reach the adult stage within 4 to 6 weeks. Young silverfish look like adult silverfish, only smaller and white in color. These insects live a long life, anywhere from 2 to 8 years! They can also survive a long time without food, sometimes even up to a year. However, they are sensitive to moisture and they need high humidity to survive. Silverfish grow in damp, dark, and cool places. Large populations can grow in new buildings with wet brick and stone. You might also commonly find them in basements, sinks, bathtubs, closet shelves, behind baseboards, bookcases, behind windows and behind door frames. Whenever you do find these silverfish insects you need to use Claremore Pest Control so that Platinum Pest and Lawn can come in and exterminate these creepy insects.
Silverfish are chewing insects and general feeders. They eat carbohydrates and protein, including flour, rolled oats, dried meat, paper, cardboard, books, glue, vegetables, cereals and dead insects. Sometimes they can enter into a new home in cardboard cartons, boxes, papers and books that come from infested places. Silverfish are generally nuisance pests. they won’t hurt you, but they can contaminate your food. Silverfish leave their poop behind in your food, so make sure to check for any insects. Discard anything that has bugs in it. While silverfish won’t make you sick or bite you, they look extremely creep and can destroy your home. Since they are chewing insects, they can eat through your belongings. Their poop will also cause stains. Silverfish eat glue, they can eat the glue in wallpaper, book bindings, carpet, curtains and furniture coverings. For this reason they can cause a lot of problems. Silverfish prefer starchy materials like paper and wood. They are known to have a preference for glazed paper that has a starchy coating or a glossy, smooth finish. Because silverfish like starch, any starched linens are prime food sources; they might eat your linens, curtains, furniture coverings and anything made of silk or cotton. So although they are not necessarily a harm to humans it is not something that you want crawling about in your home. And for this reason it is best to use Claremore Pest Control where you can reach Platinum Pest and Lawn to get rid of these silverfish.
Silverfish are as common as cockroaches in some states. It can be very difficult to manage an infestation and it’s usually best to use the following methods together for the best results. First, it is very important to seal your food. Reduce food sources for the silverfish and keep all foods sealed in airtight containers. Also you should vacuum regularly, keep food in one area of the house only, and vacuum carpets, floors, and furniture regularly and clean up any food debris. An important precaution to take would be to dehumidify and get rid of water. Silverfish love humidity and water. So by reducing water sources, it will reduce the likelihood of finding silverfish in your home. You can reduce water sources by using a dehumidifier in the basement. keep showers, tubs, sinks, and your laundry room clean and dry. Use plastic sheeting on the ground in any dirt crawl spaces and attics. Make sure your yard is properly landscaped to allow water to drain away from your house. keep your house in good repair with good window seals and caulking in cracks. If you do have cracks it is important to fill them. Silverfish lay eggs in cracks and crevices. Seal off any cracks in your home to stop them from laying eggs and from hatching. You can also use Japanese Cedar essential oil that will help control silverfish. But of course the best preventative measures to take is to get regular pest control by using Claremore Pest Control and reaching Platinum Pest and lawn.
By searching Claremore Pest Control, and using Platinum Pest and Lawn, you will find that our memberships are the best when it comes to local pest control. We offer affordable reliable pest control. Anything from ants to mice, spiders and roaches, we have got it covered. We offer two quarterly memberships. Our first membership is called our standard membership. This membership includes quarterly general pest services treating spiders, ants, scorpions, beatles etc. You will also get unlimited free retreats upon request, additional exterior pest protection, spiderweb and wasp nest removal, along with rodent control. Our next membership option is called our premium membership. This membership includes everything that was listed in the standard membership plus semi-annual attic dustings, unlimited house fly treatments, unlimited roach treatments, unlimited flea treatments, unlimited bed bug treatments, and unlimited termite inspections. When you use Claremore Pest Control you will find out that Platinum Pest and Lawn has a wide variety of treatments. We also offer mosquito control, flea and tick treatments, termite control, and weed control and fertilization.
