Silverfish are a nuisance pest, not one that we tend to think of as dangerous. However, even nuisance pests like silverfish can lead to larger problems for your property. Learning how to keep them out of your home and quickly eliminate any that do manage to get inside will help you keep silverfish problems from growing into something worse. With Argyle pest control provided by Adams Exterminating, little nuisances like silverfish are totally manageable.
What Are Silverfish?
Other pests tend to get talked about a lot more than silverfish do. But even though they aren’t as common to hear about as ants or spiders, having silverfish in your house is actually quite common. So, for those who need an introduction or a refresher, here are silverfish in a nutshell:
- Size: Silverfish don’t usually grow larger than ½ an inch long, making these small insects common prey hunted by spiders and other pests.
- Shape: Silverfish are known for their teardrop-shaped bodies when viewed from the top. Since they primarily crawl around on walls or floors, this is the feature you’re most likely to notice.
- Color: As their name implies, silverfish typically have a metallic silver coloration, though some can be dull gray or even brown.
If you spot silverfish in your Argyle home, turn to Adams Exterminating for quick pest removal.
The Problem With Silverfish In The House
While silverfish are considered primarily a nuisance pest, they can definitely cause some problems around your home. Like all bugs, silverfish can contaminate food sources, particularly oats, grains, or other dry stored goods. Silverfish will also chew on leather items and clothing fibers, so they can leave bite marks on furniture, clothes, or other decorative items.
Like many other pests, silverfish breed quickly, and their populations can quickly grow out of control. Not only does this make the immediate problem more challenging to solve, but it also attracts other pests to your home who will hunt this thriving population of prey. To avoid these unwanted problems, you need the silverfish treatments offered by Adams Exterminating. Not only can we guarantee that our pest control solutions will eliminate existing silverfish populations, but we can also protect your home against infestations in the first place.
How And Why Silverfish Find Their Way Into Your Home
Knowing what silverfish look like is only helpful if you also know how they are getting into your home. Here are the areas of your home where silverfish are most likely to be found and why:
- Attics & Basements: Silverfish are attracted to areas with wood and moisture, so it’s not uncommon to find silverfish in your attic or basement.
- Bathrooms & Laundry Rooms: The other rooms where moisture tends to hang in the air or form through leaks are your bathroom and laundry room. Silverfish not only like the moisture, but also the safety that appliances or cupboards can provide.
- Kitchens & Pantries: Silverfish can also be found in the rooms where food scraps can be found, just like most other pests that are attracted to our homes.
To properly diagnose where your silverfish problem is coming from and what access points they are using, you need a thorough inspection from trained professionals. Let Adams Exterminating make sure your home stays silverfish-free.
How To Get Rid Of Silverfish For Good
Since they don’t bite people or spread diseases, people tend to assume that they can easily deal with silverfish on their own. Unfortunately, even non-dangerous pests can be very difficult to eliminate entirely. Unless you are rooting out the source of a bug infestation, the population can bounce right back thanks to hidden eggs and habitats that you might not think of. That’s why the best way to get rid of silverfish is with expert solutions that account for the entire scope of the problem. Plus, professional solutions get you protection from a lot more than just silverfish. For ongoing protection against silverfish and other pests in Argyle, turn to Adams Exterminating.