What To Know About Battling Silverfish In Your Home

When you think of household pests, you may think of roaches, ants, or mice. There's another insect that can invade your home that is just as annoying, and that is the silverfish. These pests are most active at night, so they hide during the day. You may not know you have an infestation until you see the bugs scurry out when you pick up a paper or book. Silverfish are often difficult to get rid of. Here are a few things to know about controlling these insects.

Silverfish Are Attracted To Dampness

Silverfish are more likely to invade your home if you have damp areas or high humidity in the house. Therefore, one important thing you can do to prevent them is to repair leaky drains and faucets so your home stays as dry as possible. Even if you have a dry, climate-controlled home, silverfish can still infest it if they get carried inside in a grocery bag or food package. So, you should be alert to the signs of the damage they leave behind so you can call a pest control company to get rid of them before they multiply.

Silverfish Enjoy Paper And Fabrics …show more content…
They especially like books that are bound with glue. They do a lot of damage to these materials. If silverfish invade a box of important documents or family photos, they can ruin them. It's always a good idea to store paper documents neatly in a dry area. Keep them in a sealed container if possible. Avoid leaving paper clutter and piles of clothes on the floor or stacked in baskets, because even if the silverfish don't eat the papers, they'll use them for hiding and sleeping in during the day. By reducing clutter, you remove a food source for the pests as well as nesting