Silverfish and firebrat

Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) is a very common pest especially in humid conditions indoors. Therefore they can be e.g. found in sewers, kitchens, bathrooms and basements. They spread very easily from one apartment to another through pipeline and drains.

Where do silverfish come from?

Silverfish likes to eat starchy materials. They also damage cellulose. Therefore, bread crumbs and old books are especially in danger. In bathroom, loose hair and human skin are its favourites.

Silverfish enter your home e.g., thru small cracks and along with delivered furniture and objects. Whole apartment building can also be infested because they spread very easily in pipes and sewerage.

How to get rid from silverfish?

The best way to keep silverfish out is to keep damp areas such as kitchens and bathrooms as dry as possible, and to keep drains as clean as possible. It is also easier to dispose of sugar traps that have already entered the home in areas that can be dried and ventilated, for example with air conditioning. We can help you to control and eradicate silverfish. Contact us!

The firebrat thrives in the warmth conditions.

The firebrat (Lepismodes inquilinus) is a much rarer pest than silverfish, but it is still widespread in Finland. It requires a higher temperature than silverfish to live, but it also needs some moisture in its habitat. Oven larvae are usually found near heaters and ovens. We can help with oven mite control. Call us for more information!