SILVERFISH PREVENTION

Silverfish are not harmful but can cause allergies and also destroy your property. They are metallic/silver in colour and can swim really fast they look almost as if they are swimming which is why they are called this.

They mainly inhabit wet areas like wood, gutters, under piles of leaves. They will enter into your home through the crevices and pores of the building and will reside in the bathrooms, basement, or attic. They can damage the books, clothes and cat dry foods like oats, e.g. flour. Are silverfish attacking your home?

Signs of Silverfish Infestation:

• Feeding marks, such as holes, notches, or etches, on a surface.

• Yellow stains or scales in the affected area.

• Faeces, which appear as tiny black pellets.

Preventing Silverfish:

• Removing piles of wet leaves and keeping wood off the ground and away from the home can encourage silverfish to find shelter elsewhere.

• Sealing up any gaps, cracks, and holes in basements, attics, foundations, or outer walls can prevent silverfish from finding ways into the home.

• Eliminating any damp areas in the home can also discourage silverfish from settling inside.

• Keeping basements, attics, bathrooms, and kitchens clean and dry will help prevent them from living in these rooms.

• Removing food sources for silverfish, such as dust and debris, by cleaning out closets and cupboards and dusting bookshelves.

• To prevent silverfish from getting into food products, store the products in glass or plastic airtight containers.

• Swap cardboard storage boxes in the attic or basement for plastic bins with sealable lids.

The best way to avoid pest problems is to prevent them entirely. If you see any signs of a silverfish infestation, it’s important to contact lite Termite Treatment Yokine immediately.

Elite Termite Treatment Yokine offers all pest control services in Yokine and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6275 6584 or visit our website:

https://elitetermitetreatment.com.au/