Silverfish Control Services on Cape Cod & Plymouth County!

Silverfish are small, wingless insects of the “Thysanura” order that get their name from their silvery-blue appearance, flat bodies & fish-like movements. While they may not pose a major risk to humans, their presence in your home can be enough to make your skin crawl!

Silverfish Facts & Information

If you think you may have a silverfish infestation on your property, it is important to learn some basic facts & information, to help inform & determine the severity of the problem!

• Silverfish feed primarily on starches and dextrin. this is frequently found in adhesives, such as glue and paste.
• Silverfish will also make a meal out of book bindings, paper, photos, sugar, coffee, hair, carpet, clothing, and even human dandruff.
• They will also feed on tapestries, silk, linen, cotton, household dust, and synthetic fibers.

Reducing Silverfish In & Around Your Home

• Frequently dusting of your home
• Cleaning out of cabinets, closets and storage areas
• Patch holes or spaces around pipes and conduits,
• Repair leaks and drips in plumbing.
• Keep collections of magazines, papers and books organized and occasionally rearrange them.