Silverfish

Silverfish are pests that thrive in humid conditions. Damp areas, including bathrooms and kitchens, as well as any dark and isolated spaces within your home, are at risk. Their name derives from their silvery, light grey colour and fish-like movements.

People tend to see these small, wingless insects as a nuisance rather than a threat; however they are unhygienic, especially in large numbers. It is common to find the odd silverfish in uninhabited areas of your home, such as a cupboard under the stairs, but if left alone they may breed. This can soon lead to infestations in kitchens, bathrooms and other areas of the house as they seek food, usually sugary items. JG will eradicate any silverfish problem you have across Cornwall.

What Silverfish Look Like

Silver-grey, tapered like a fish and fast-moving when the light goes on - silverfish thrive wherever humidity is high, feeding on paper, wallpaper paste, photographs and fabrics.

Treatment pairs professional insecticide with advice on the damp conditions that attracted them, because without fixing the humidity they simply return.

Silverfish insect close up showing its silver tapered body

How Do I Know If I Have Silverfish?

Silvery InsectsSmall, wingless insects with a silvery, light grey colour and a distinctive fish-like, wriggling movement
Damp, Humid RoomsActivity concentrated in bathrooms, kitchens and other humid spaces where moisture levels are high
Dark, Isolated SpacesSightings in cupboards under the stairs, behind appliances and in rarely disturbed corners of the home
Damage to Sugary ItemsThey feed on glucose, so look for damage to food, paper, wallpaper paste and other starchy or sugary materials
Yellow Stains or ScalesTiny yellowish stains, shed scales or pepper-like droppings left where silverfish have been feeding
Growing NumbersA few silverfish left undisturbed will breed and spread, turning a minor nuisance into an infestation

How to Get Rid of Silverfish

Silverfish infestations often stem from an issue with damp, so in order to get rid of silverfish the damp problem must also be dealt with. There are a number of causes of damp, including poor ventilation and broken pipes.

By solving these underlying problems and applying effective pest control, an issue with silverfish - whether at a business property or your home - can be completely eradicated. The use of dehumidifiers and heaters to reduce damp will aid pest control methods for silverfish removal.

JG's Silverfish Eradication Service

  • Silverfish are naturally attracted to glucose (sugar), which is what they feed on
  • Our treatment combines insecticidal sprays and powders with sugar-based baits
  • This takes advantage of their feeding habits for the quickest possible results
  • Every property and silverfish problem is different, so treatment is tailored to your home

Tackle the Damp First

  • Silverfish thrive in humid, damp conditions, so damp must be addressed
  • Improve ventilation and repair broken or leaking pipes
  • Use dehumidifiers and heaters to reduce moisture levels
  • Insecticidal treatment plus damp management results in total eradication

Guaranteed Silverfish Treatment

As always, our service is guaranteed. If your pest problem persists we will return, free of charge, to treat it. Generally a combination of insecticidal treatment with effective management of any damp problems will result in total eradication of a silverfish infestation.

For leading silverfish pest control across Cornwall, carried out by RSPH (BPCA) Level 2 certified and trainee technicians, get in touch today for more information or free advice.

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