"Although silver fish are mostly only considered a nuisance, if they reach substantial numbers they can become unacceptable, especially in sterile environments such as hospitals," she explains. How do you get rid of silverfish for good?Ĭonsult an expert in the first instance, says Natalie Bungay, Technical Officer at the British Pest Control Association. Silverfish like to feed on dust and debris so the location where you find them will need a good clear out. It might suggest that there is an entry point into your home caused by water damage – like small leak allowing rain water in. Silverfish love damp places so their presence is more of an indicator of moisture in the home. You can also find them burrowing in unsealed dried food packets. Tell-tale signs include yellow stains on clothing made from synthetic fabrics, along with small holes and droppings left on old paper and wallpaper. Leonid Eremeychuk // Getty Images What are the signs you have silverfish? They are only active in the dark and extremely sensitive to light so there are unlikely to be big numbers in the majority of our modern, dry and well-lit rooms with central heating." This includes attics, basements, garages and kitchens where they can feed on dust, unsealed dried food and clutter, like paper.īen continues: "They like the cool, constant temperatures that the hidden voids in our houses provide. Silverfish are common pests, but can be hard to spot because they prefer to live in dark, moist places where damp is common. Keeping these areas dry and clean will deter them as will regular vacuuming to remove anything that would attract them out such as small particles of food and dust." Where do silverfish nest in a house? "They will stay in these voids and only venture out into our living spaces if the areas are cool and damp, which is why they occasionally come out into kitchens and bathrooms.
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