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.
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 silverfish activity:
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.
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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Targeted treatments tough on pests and safe for your household.
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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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