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Get rid of silverfish: Identification, Prevention & Removal

Silverfish Removal San Antonio

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Silverfish are found in homes throughout the United States. They are small and wingless insects claimed to be nearly 400 million years old, making them one of the oldest living insects on our planet. Silverfish are harmless to  humans, but they can cause severe damage to items inside our homes. Homeowners need to know how to get rid of silverfish. They can reproduce very quickly, and an infestation can go unnoticed for long periods as these insects only come out at night to feed. They are usually attracted to the starch contained in pages of old books and old sweaters. Once an infestation is discovered, it is extremely tough to know if the home remedies are working.

Moreover, traditional pesticides cause no harm to silverfish. We at Accurate Pest Control believe that the only remedy for silverfish is prevention. Simple lifestyle changes and elimination of silverfish food sources can prove to be very helpful.

Identification:

Silverfish are, as the name suggests, silver in color with an occasional white to brown or grey. Sometimes even bluish-silver. These insects grow to be up to 19mm in length and are teardrop-shaped, having three long bristles on the rear end.

  • Habitat:

These nocturnal creatures are incredibly hardy insects and can survive in almost any climatic condition. However, they love the dark, cool and damp corners inside homes. Where paper, clothing, and wallpaper in plentiful. They are attracted to the starch, sugars, and carbohydrates present in these household items.

  • Problems:

Silverfish can cause allergies, attract other pests such as carpet beetles, and chew large holes in clothes, carpets, paper, etc.

  • Signs of infestation:

Signs of infestations are tough to detect. However, inspecting damage caused to carpets, books and clothes can help you guess their presence.

Prevention & Removal:

The best way to control infestations is by controlling the humidity of the suspected infestation area. Sealing of vents, cracks, nooks, and crannies, similarly limiting their food supply by disposing of old books, papers, cardboard boxes, clothes can help.

Trapping:

Traps, insecticides, and pesticides will only help kill individual insects. Similarly, most pesticides available in the stores will not help as these insects remain unaffected by them.

The solution to silverfish removal in San Antonio:

If you live in San Antonio, Texas, hiring a professional exterminator such as Accurate Pest Control can help. Our professionals follow a 3 step process that will help with silverfish removal in San Antonio  making sure every corner is treated, including behind electric plugs and tiny cracks in the wall:

  • Quick Kill Treatment
  • Focus on hiding spots of pests
  • Introduce a growth regulator protocol to stop the breeding process

We keep in mind that the peace of your family isn’t disturbed in the entire process. We also offer a wide range of other pest control services in San Antonio, Texas. Feel free to call our customer service helpline number or visit our website to read about silverfish and other pest control solutions.

Silverfish removal San Antonio

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Lepisma Saccharina, commonly called ‘Silverfish’ gets this nickname from the silver color and the way its body moves in a back and forth motion. The real problem arises when these critters start to thrive in your home and cause damage. If you want to eliminate silverfish from your home, this blog may be helpful toyou. We at Accurate Pest Control have listed quite a few reasons why they survive in homes and how to tackle them.

Why do silverfish thrive in our homes?

There is plenty to eat:

Silverfish eat a sugary substance called polysaccharides commonly found in various household objects, like book glue, carpet fibers, furniture glue, paint, fabrics, and even our furniture.

Plenty of places to hide:

They usually leave their eggs, which look like tiny white and yellow bulbs, in dark corners and moist, hidden areas of our home.

Ample moisture:

Just like other household pests, silverfish thrive in moist environments.

Places to survive:

Lepisma Saccharina or popularly known as silverfish, live up to 8 years and are frequently reproducing throughout their lives. This is the main reason they are a big nuisance and, over time, cause damage to precious household items over time.

Do DIYs help?

Below are a few tips we have recommended to keep them at bay until you get hold of a certified pest control company to help with the problem.

  • Boric acid is an inexpensive household cleaner known to kill insects and bugs by starving them. They kill the eggs as well, preventing any further damage.
  • Diatomaceous Earth is a fossilized material mostly used to kill the silverfishes allowing them to die of dehydration. By sprinkling it in places where there is infestation will help to solve the issue.
  • Cedar oil/shavings act as an insecticide, and its smell repels silverfish. Sprinkle the cedar shavings where these pests frequent.
  • Cinnamon works as cedar shavings and helps keep the fish moth at bay due to the smell.
  • Citrus fruits also act as an effective home-remedy to eliminate silverfish from homes.

Prevention and silverfish removal in San Antonio:

Silverfish are known to be nocturnal and move very quickly on surfaces. They are very secretive, and infestations can go unnoticed, allowing them to grow in numbers. They are hardy and can survive in any environment; however, they prefer moist and humid areas. Silverfish nymphs can develop quickly in damp areas. Hence to control and prevent infestation, it is essential to control humidity in the house, preferably in vents, crawl spaces, basements, etc. Similarly, keeping the house clean prevents silverfish from feeding and can help deter their growth and drive them away.

If your home is already infested with silverfish and you have tried all the popular DIY methods, then it’s time you seek help from a licensed pest exterminator in San Antonio like us. Addressing an entire infestation cannot be carried out by using DIY methods or insecticides sold in stores. We are one of the certified pest control companies in San Antonio that have designed a three-step process; our strategy includes quick kill, focus on hiding spots of pests, and a growth regulator protocol to stop the breeding process.

To learn more, call us today!