Silverfish Control
Queen Creek AZ
Silverfish Control Specialists serving San Tan Valley, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Florence
Effective Silverfish Control
Brown-gray or blue-silver in color, silverfish are teardrop-shaped insects that like to hide out in dark, damp areas such as attics, basements, kitchens and bathrooms. Attracted to paper and damp clothing, you may come across one or more in stored boxes in your garage or shed.
Silverfish, most active at night, do cause damage to books, clothing, and stored food, but do not threaten human health and do not carry disease. Still, because they are destructive nuisance pests, you don’t want them sharing your home with you.
Your local pest control company can provide you with a customized plan of treatment to control the silverfish population on your property.
How to Know You Have a Silverfish Infestation
These silvery creepy-crawly pests may be spotted slithering across the floor of your basement, bathroom or attic. They got their name because they move like a fish, seeking out warm, damp areas so they can reproduce rapidly. Here’s what to look for if you think you may have a silverfish infestation on your hands.
- Sightings: Silverfish may dart out from behind toilets or boxes, giving you a rare glimpse of these nocturnal creatures. Consider calling your local pest control for an inspection. Where there is one, there are many.
- Feces: These resemble black, round and small peppercorns. Because these droppings are so small, you may not specifically notice them when sweeping your garage, basement, or storage areas.
- Yellow stains: Silverfish urine will stain clothing and other items yellow. Also, they may leave a yellowish dust on your books, fabrics, and papers.
- Holes: Because they like to eat starches, they will munch through and leave holes in magazines, books, newspapers, wallpaper, and fabric.
- Shed skin: They shed skin into adulthood, so be on the lookout for opaque, metallic-looking skin around your home.
- Unexplained allergies: While not carriers of disease, silverfish can cause allergies in sensitive people.
Tips For Controlling Silverfish
Professional treatment is the most effective, but there are some ways you can eliminate or prevent silverfish in your home. Heed these tips:
Keep it Clean
- Regularly clean your kitchen floors, counters, and cupboards, especially in cracks where the baseboards meet the floor.
- Wipe down bookcases, door and window frames, and closet shelves.
- Vacuum behind the oven, toaster, microwave, and refrigerator.
Declutter
- Declutter out-of-the-way interior areas.
- Declutter outdoor areas near debris, stones, wood, mulch or bark, as these are common hiding places for silverfish.
Keep Vigilant
- Seal foundation and exterior cracks.
- Inspect cardboard packaging, construction materials, and furniture prior to bringing them inside so silverfish can’t hitch a ride.
- Run a dehumidifier so your home is less humid and less desirable to silverfish.
Are you living amongst silverfish and want them gone once and for all? Make the call to All Clear Pest Control for a free inspection and quote at 480-779-7378. We are proud to serve Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and Florence AZ with effective, affordable silverfish control treatments.
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Silverfish Pest Control in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Florence AZ