Silverfish
Contact Us For Silverfish Control In Delaware And The Surrounding Areas
What Are Silverfish?
Silverfish are aptly named for their silver coloring and scaled bodies. Typically, adult silverfish grow to be about one-third to three-quarters of an inch in length. These invaders are known for their teardrop-shaped bodies and their ability to survive upwards of a year without food! During their life cycle, these pests go through three stages: egg, nymph, and adult.
Are Silverfish Dangerous?
Silverfish don’t sting, deliver painful bites, or spread diseases. In other words, they pose no real threat to people or animals. However, silverfish do pose a threat to many of our stored items such as photos, paper, glue, books, sugar, and more, as they are known to feed on these items. Beyond this, silverfish are primarily viewed as nuisance pests.
Why do I have a silverfish problem?
Silverfish commonly invade homes and businesses to find the humid conditions they need to survive and thrive. Although these pests don’t need a steady source of food, silverfish are drawn to anything that contains polysaccharides or starches. Some of which are listed above. So if your home or business provides areas of high levels of humidity for those invading silverfish to hide in and items for them to feed on, the silverfish that find their way in are likely to stick around for a while.
Where are silverfish commonly found?
Silverfish are usually found living outdoors under rocks, in leaf litter, and in other hidden locations. However, they are also quite common as far as invasive pests are concerned. They tend to linger in areas with high moisture and humidity levels like basements, crawl spaces, sinks, bathtubs, kitchens, showers, and laundry rooms.
How do I get rid of silverfish?
Above all, the best course of action is to partner with a trusted pest control company to remove them and prevent them from coming back. Green Pest Management’s residential and commercial pest control methods are designed to exclude and remove silverfish from your property in the most effective and safe way possible. In addition, our basic pest control plan handles a number of pests, including silverfish.
Give the exterminators here at Green Pest Management a call if you’re ready to get back to pest-free living!
How can I prevent silverfish in the future?
When dealing with silverfish, the best way to deter them from invading is by reducing humidity around your home. To accomplish this, consider using dehumidifiers around particularly humid areas of your home such as basements, crawlspaces, and laundry rooms. Beyond this, the only way to keep silverfish out for sure is by getting in touch with the professionals here at Green Pest Management to provide a silverfish exterminator solution. We’re certain that we have a plan that will work for you — give us a call to schedule a free inspection!
Why Choose Green Pest Management to be Your Silverfish Exterminator?
- We provide pest inspections so that you can understand exactly what you’re dealing with.
- We’re locally owned and treat your business or home like we treat our own.
- We have associations with the National Pest Management Association, Home Advisory Association, Better Business Bureau Association, and more.
- Each treatment plan is unique and specific to your business’ needs.