Silverfish Control

SILVERFISH PEST CONTROL

SILVERFISH CONTROL SERVICES

Silverfish are extremely common in households here in the UK, effective Silverfish control is a fairly simple process, however in some extreme cases you may want to call upon a Silverfish pest controller to help regain control over an infestation.


A lot of people confuse Silverfish, otherwise referred to as Lepisma saccharina, for something else when they are, in fact, insects. These small creatures come with tiny, teardrop-shaped body structures and they don't have any set of wings. Their bodies can even grow up to 30mm in length. The name silverfish came as a result of their silver-blue colour and their scaled skin. Furthermore, their body's motion can be likened to that of a gently swimming fish through water.


Silverfish have characteristic long antennae. This antennae has a curved appearance and includes three distinct bristles at their rear. These insects' appearance doesn't change much over time, however you might only notice some colour differences. At their nymph stage of growth, the Silverfish generally has a creamy white appearance.


Silverfish can usually be found in damp areas within your home and can also be an indicator that your property is suffering from a damp problem. Therefore, if you notice a silverfish infestation around your property, the first thing to search for is any sign of leakages around your home, a damaged damp proof course, damaged brickwork or even cracks in your walls. These issues provide ideal breeding grounds for these annoying creatures.


What Damage Can Silverfish Cause?


Despite their generally unsettling appearance, these small creatures are not capable of spreading any known diseases. Furthermore, they are not venomous, thus, not a health risk to humans. These insects are not known to bite humans, their existence in and around your property could easily have an indirect effect on your health. This is because these insects prey on a wide range of pests, including cockroaches. This is why they could indirectly cause harm to you or end up spreading diseases (
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Many households located in the United Kingdom have reported significant damage due to silverfish pest infestations, which include a wide range of household objects like books, furniture, leather and other crucial documents. These insects are also very capable of feeding on your wallpaper plus the wallpaper adhesive. Therefore, in case of a massive infestation, these tiny creatures could easily cause damage to your walls, leaving it ugly and unbearable to see.

Silverfish Control - How to Get Rid of Them


In most cases, just a change in the ambient temperature could help to decrease population numbers of Silverfish pests. However if you want to totally eradicate these pests you should consider calling a Silverfish control expert. At The Pest Master, we use a wide range of sprays which are applied to all of the infested areas around your home. This helps to make sure that we control the infestation before it causes any more health risk or damage.

If you need more information on Silverfish control or you'd like our team of experts to get rid of the infestation, feel free to contact us today!


Inspect

We carry out full inspections of your home or business to establish your pest control needs.. 

Protect

Let us assess your pest proofing needs to prevent the reemergence of pests in the future.

Treat

We always comply with the law, employing the safest and most humane methods possible.

Maintain

Protecting your business or your home with our integrated pest management services.

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