Has Silver Fish Invaded Your Home?
Silver fish, which is one of the household pests generally found in dark and cool environments. Silver fish can digest celluloids, so they are often found in books, book shelves, clothing and many more dry places. They can live in all biological habitats but prefer to live in moist and damp areas. Silver fish can eat almost everything, which includes, clothing, wallpapers, book, papers, book binding and many more.
Silver fish has a silver shiny body with scales on it. Silver fish are wingless and can grow up to 1cm long. Silver fishes stay in places where starch products are readily available. Silver fishes can also feed on fungus formed on surfaces. They are capable of travelling the entire building very quickly. They stay close to their foods. They hide during days and explore homes during daytimes.
Handy tips to avoid silver fishes…
- Always store your clothing in bags which can be sealed, especially while storing for long periods.
- Make sure that all the wool clothes are washed and completely dried before storing them.
- Always use plastic bags rather than paper to store clothing.
- Never keep the new papers line up on the floor. Always keep them in a plastic bag to avoid silver fishes.
- Cleaning is the best way to avoid pest invasion. It can kill the eggs or odour that attracts eggs.
- Always store foods in airtight containers.
Silver fishes are problematic pests throughout the year. Attics are one of the favourite places of silver fishes as there will a lot of food readily available. Silver fishes can be found in kitchens, living rooms, study rooms, garages, behind wallpapers, windows, frames, bathrooms and many other places. If there is a high level of infestation in your home, then only a professional can help out from the problem.
