Silverfish Control Services
We treat the damp, dark places where silverfish hide and breed, and help fix the humidity that lets them thrive, before they damage books, papers and clothes.
Free, no-obligation estimate.
Signs you need silverfish control
Silverfish are fast, shy and active at night, so the damage is often what you notice first.
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Silverfish in damp rooms
Silvery, carrot-shaped insects darting across bathroom floors, in sinks and tubs, or in the basement and laundry room.
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Damage to paper and fabric
Small holes, notches and surface grazing on books, papers, photos, wallpaper, cardboard boxes and clothing.
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Yellow stains and droppings
Yellowish stains and tiny pepper-like droppings in closets, on bookshelves and in stored boxes.
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Shed scales and skins
Silverfish keep molting as adults, leaving tiny scales and shed skins near where they hide.
What's included in our silverfish control
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Inspection
We find where silverfish are hiding and breeding: bathrooms, basements, attics, closets, crawl spaces and storage areas.
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Targeted treatment
We treat the cracks, voids and storage areas where silverfish hide, including attics and crawl spaces.
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Moisture advice
Silverfish need humidity. We show you the leaks and damp spots to fix and where a dehumidifier will help.
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Ongoing protection
Our year-round plans include interior, exterior and crawl space treatments that keep silverfish from settling back in.
Our silverfish-crushing team
Since 1983, Mack Pest Solutions has protected homes and businesses from silverfish.
How our silverfish treatment works
Silverfish need humidity, and they eat starch: the glue in book bindings and wallpaper, paper, cardboard, cotton, linen and even dry food. They hide in cracks, wall voids, attics and stored boxes during the day, which is why you usually only catch a glimpse of one darting away.
We start by finding where they're living, then treat those areas directly: cracks and crevices in bathrooms and kitchens, wall voids, attics, crawl spaces and storage areas. Because a damp home will keep attracting them, we'll also point out the moisture problems to fix, like leaky pipes, poor ventilation and damp basements, and suggest moving papers and clothes from cardboard boxes into sealed plastic bins.
Dealing with silverfish? Free, no-obligation estimate.
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What to expect from silverfish control
Find them, treat them, and dry things out.
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Inspection
We find where silverfish are hiding and what's keeping your home humid enough for them.
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Treatment
We treat the cracks, voids, attics, crawl spaces and storage areas where silverfish live and breed.
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Prevention
We point out the moisture problems to fix. On a year-round plan, regular treatments keep them from coming back.
How to prepare for silverfish treatment
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Clear the clutter
Clear closets, bookshelves and storage areas, and move boxes away from the walls.
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Open up access
Make the attic hatch and crawl space entrance easy to reach.
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Ditch the cardboard
Move stored papers, books and clothes into sealed plastic bins where you can.
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Wait until it's dry
Keep kids and pets off treated areas until they've dried.
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Silverfish control questions
How do I know if I have a silverfish infestation?
Common signs are silverfish in damp rooms like bathrooms and basements, yellowish stains, and damage to books, papers and fabrics. An inspection will confirm where they're living and how many there are.
Are silverfish harmful?
Not to people. Silverfish don't bite, sting or spread disease. They do damage books, papers, photos, wallpaper and clothing, and large numbers can be a sign of a moisture problem.
What attracts silverfish?
Moisture and starch. Damp bathrooms, basements, attics and crawl spaces give them the humidity they need, and paper, cardboard, glue and fabric give them food.
How quickly can you treat my home?
In most cases we offer same-day or next-day service.
Will silverfish come back after treatment?
Not if the conditions change. Treatment knocks them down, and fixing the humidity keeps them from returning. On a year-round plan, if they come back between visits, so do we.
Are your treatments safe for pets and children?
Our products are EPA-registered and applied by licensed technicians according to the label. Keep kids and pets off treated areas until they've dried, and your technician will tell you when it's okay to go back.
Ready for a Silverfish-Free Home?
Contact Mack Pest Solutions today for your free inspection and fast relief from silverfish!
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