Silverfish

Silverfish are found worldwide.  They are common throughout the UK. They are active particularly at night in bathrooms, kitchens and pantries where they become trapped in sinks, baths, glass and pottery. By day they hide beneath loose floor coverings, behind wallpaper, skirting boards, bath panels and similar places.  There are no specific differences between male and females.
 
Signs of a Silverfish problem:

• Evidence of damage to papers, books , leather, textiles
• They may also invade packets of dried foods, especially in damp cupboards.

WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE

Silverfish have a carrot shaped body and a silvery scaled body and are up to 20mm in length.

REPRODUCTION

• The eggs are carefully laid in crevices, in food stuffs or nearby food stuffs.
• The female lays up to 100 eggs in total, over a couple of months.
• They can take up to a year to reach maturity depending on temperature and humidity and food supply.

IMPLICATIONS OF HAVING SILVERFISH

• Silverfish can become a nuiscance, especially in large numbers.
• They can cause tremendous amounts of damage to paper, therefore books and other documents.

  HOW DO WE GET RID OF SILVERFISH?

The treatment is the use of an insecticide spray to the affected areas. We will also treat any cracks or crevices where the silverfish may rest during the day.