Silverfish exterminator
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No one can eliminate silver fish better than professionals silverfish exterminators in the field.. It is imperative to contact them if you are unable to get rid of these insects, or even to complete the eradication.
A silverfish exterminator or silverfish will visit your location, his experience will help him to quickly spot the corners adored by silverfish. The techniques used by our professionals are certainly not natural, since they use insecticides. On the other hand, our specialized extermination companies are careful to use quality products that do not harm the environment, let alone human health. So the best thing to do is to contact a silverfish exterminator to find a peaceful life. Contact us!
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Silverfish
French name
Lépisme argenté, Poisson d’argent
Latin name
Lepisma saccharina
Family
Lepismatidae
Order
Zygentoma
Class
Insects
What is silverfish?
The silverfish is an insect measuring around 1 cm. It is recognized by the metallic appearance of its scales, which give it its name.
The silverfish is native to tropical regions, but also adapts to certain corners of the interior. Wherever there's warm water and humidity, beware of the presence of this insect. In apartments and houses, it is mainly found in the kitchen or bathroom. Elsewhere, they prefer bookshops, restaurants and pastry shops!
Due to its size and habitat, extermination of the silver fish can sometimes be complicated.
Prevention is the best silverfish exterminator
If you want to prevent silverfish from landing in your home, it's a good idea to follow these simple steps on a regular basis:
- Vacuum the dust and crumbs on your carpets: thus you eradicate the food of the silverfish and possibly its eggs too.
- Don't forget your books: this is more than literary advice, The extermination of the silver fish is more difficult when it colonizes the papers of your books (especially the old ones in the collection) So, put your libraries away more frequently and dust the shelves well.
- In the kitchen, don't forget wet cloths in hidden places.
Clean under sinks and let it dry. - For impeccable cleanliness, don't hesitate to use a moisture absorber in questionable areas.
Help, silverfish in my house!
We know we are invaded when we find our books damaged or the bags of flour with holes. When this happens, the extermination of silverfish requires a number of solutions. Here are some natural solutions that you can apply yourself (please note that bleach is not involved)
- Repel silverfish with Essential oils or spices by putting them in suspicious corners.
- Attract and kill silverfish with a mixture of sugar and baking soda.
- Trap silverfish in a glass containing flour (the silverfish's favorite food) and they'll get in without being able to get out - the famous silverfish trap!