Identifying Silverfish May Be Harder Than You Think
Silverfish get their name from the way they look. They are small in size and do not have wings. Silverfish love dark, damp, wet areas. Think garage, basements, water heater closets, bathroom cabinets, and kitchen cabinets. Although Silverfish don’t cause harm to humans, they are still a household pest.
Did you know a Silverfish can live for 8 years?!
Finding and Identifying Silverfish can be tricky. Most home owners do not know they have an infestation until they see one or two silverfish behind a refrigerator or in a basement. Once you see one or two, there are always more. They may be hard to find during the day. Silverfish are nocturnal pests. Like rodents, they have prolific reproduction rates.
Here are 6 Signs of Identifying Silverfish Infestations
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- You see one
- Fecal matter that looks like pepper
- Tell tale damage to paper products
- Yellow stains
- You find skins
- Activity in cracks or crevices
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If you see any of the Identifying Silverfish signs listed above you need to seek professional pest control assistance.
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