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Silverfish Control

Silverfish.
Eliminated.

Silverfish are fast, nocturnal, and destructive feeding on paper, fabric, and starchy materials. XtermaPro eliminates silverfish infestations and addresses the moisture conditions that attract them.

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Identification

What Are Silverfish?

Silverfish are small (12–19mm), wingless insects with a distinctive silvery, metallic appearance and a fish-like wriggling motion. They're nocturnal and extremely fast, preferring dark, humid areas basements, attics, bathrooms, and any room with dampness. They feed on carbohydrates found in books, paper, wallpaper glue, fabric, and stored foods.

Signs of Infestation

Signs of silverfish activity:

  • Small, silvery insects seen darting away when lights come on
  • Irregular feeding damage to books, paper, or wallpaper
  • Yellow staining on paper or fabric
  • Small pepper-like droppings on shelves or in drawers
  • Shed skins in hiding areas
Health & Safety

Property Damage & Allergens

Silverfish don't bite or spread disease, but they cause significant property damage over time destroying books, important documents, wallpaper, and natural-fibre clothing. Their shed skins and droppings have also been identified as a trigger for allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.

Our Treatment

Humidity Control & Professional Treatment

Silverfish treatment combines targeted insecticide application in harborage areas with recommendations to address moisture the root cause of most infestations. We treat cracks, crevices, and hidden areas where silverfish harbour, and apply residual treatments to disrupt active populations.

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Why XtermaPro

What Sets Us Apart

Licensed & Certified

Fully licensed Ontario exterminators meeting every provincial pest control standard.

Same-Day Service

We respond fast. Same-day and emergency appointments available 24/7.

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If the problem persists after treatment, we come back. That's our promise. Learn more →

Family & Pet Safe

Targeted treatments tough on pests and safe for your household.

No Hidden Fees

Transparent pricing always. We explain exactly what we're doing before we start.

FAQ

Common Questions

Almost always a moisture issue humidity in your basement, attic, or bathroom creates ideal conditions. Improving ventilation and fixing leaks is part of the long-term solution.

No, but they can destroy valuable paper items, books, photographs, and natural fabrics if left untreated.

Without addressing moisture and hidden harborage areas, yes. Professional treatment combined with moisture reduction gives the best long-term results.

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