Silverfish in the Home
Megan Pinneo
What do you know about Silverfish?
No silverfish are not a FISH, rather they are a wingless insect that can be a bit annoying to have around.
There could be an underlying issue if you find yourself with a silverfish problem. Silverfish in Temecula need moisture to survive and will seek it out. With the high levels of humidity that silverfish need to survive there may be excessive hidden moisture in your home. Costal communities, like Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Vista, can experience a fair share of silverfish sightings given the amount of humidity in the air. If you find that most of the silverfish are located in the bathroom, check under the sink, around the toilet, and bathtub for water leaks. Eliminating moisture around your home is beneficial in many aspects, and will help reduce the amount of other pest, and fungus problems.
Are Silverfish Harmful?
Silverfish are NOT harmful to humans or pets. However, they often cause damage to books, food, and clothing. The diet of a silverfish consists of starchy materials, and high protein items. Keep storage items such as books, magazines, clothing, and food in plastic sealed container to help lower the changes of a pest infestation.
Where Are Silverfish Found?
Attics, and crawl spaces are notorious for silverfish and many other pests to seek shelter. If you have an attic in your home frequent DIY pest inspections are a must. The humid, dark, usually untouched space of the attic is highly desirable to pests. Silverfish will live, eat, and breed in attics, basements, and crawl spaces if they are not exterminated.
Getting rid of silverfish may call for a Professional
If you ever tried to kill a silverfish then you know how difficult it can be. They are fast insects that have a high tolerance to insect repellent. Silverfish are active mostly at night which gives them the ability to multiply without being detected. Hiring a licensed professional is often recommended when dealing with a silverfish infestation. Black Knight Pest Control offers several types of Pest Control options for all pest extermination needs throughout Temecula and Riverside.
Black Knight Termite and Pest Control serves cities in the Riverside and San Diego community.
Fish belong in the ocean, and Silverfish do not belong in your home.
Call today for Silverfish Control.
951.694.8100