According to science, the
silverfish has
a hardy history for the simple fact that they had been around the planet
millions of years before the dinosaurs ruled it (and died and become extinct).
These
small fast-moving insects have now been infesting on our libraries’ books for
their existence that can maybe last again for almost 100 million years. So much
so that they have now become a pest problem.
By
attrition (and existing for so long already), the existence of silverfish
alongside man could have been a benign incident. However, this time, silverfish
have overstepped its mark and have now become a pest infestation.
Life cycle
Silverfish
are simple, wingless insects with a long wingless soft body (about
15 mm long).
Silverfish are nocturnal and not often seen by day. They like undisturbed
places such as cupboards and bookshelves.
They don’t
bite, but the sight of silverfish is a creepy nuisance and are destructive to
your belongings. They feed mainly on paper and fabric found around the home.
Silverfish
are usually introduced to new homes riding along cardboard cartons, books and
papers from infested sites. Silverfish are nocturnal and not often seen by day.
They are common
inhabitants of houses and are often found in dark sheltered areas.
Silverfish infestation
As they
are nocturnal and move very fast, noticing them is a bit hard. Had already been
identifies, Since their food had already been identified (they consume starchy
food, paper, fabric), we can now detect their presence.
You can
also notice their presence in your household with what they leave behind. These
are damp dark areas with small spots of excrement that looks like black pepper.
You will
also notice that they leave behind yellowish stains on clothing, cereal boxes,
and other cardboard or fabric materials. Finally, silverfish shed their skin,
so you can look around for tiny skin casts in your bathroom, basement and other
areas where you suspect they live.
More than pest control
To be
honest, the best way to get rid of a silverfish problem is to call a silverfish control Brisbane.
But there are other things that you can do to
help control silverfish infestation.
All of
these measures help curtail the many instances where the silverfish population
might go big.
Fixing damp spots
There are
many instances where there are ideal conditions for silverfish to thrive. These
consists of leaky pipes, water pipes, water condensation, damp basements, and
humidity.
All of
these provide an attractive environment for silverfish.
Food sources
For the
household owner, eliminating the food sources for the silverfish will greatly
curtail their population.
Silverfish
eat starches and sugars found in paper, glue, book bindings, insulation, and
cardboard boxes, and these insects are known to usually hang out pretty close
to their food source.
Use
airtight plastic storage bins for paper, and get rid of anything that you find
full of silverfish. Never leave piles of books or paper on the floor.
Vacuum where
the silverfish hide and lay their eggs. Dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag in
the rubbish bin outside so they can’t crawl out again.
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