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Silverfish photo courtesy of Sebastian Stabinger

This silver-grey colored creature is not a fish but a very primitive insect!



It is often seen scurrying around in damp places such as the bathroom, toilet, kitchen or cellar. Its 7mm long (1/4inch) cigar shaped body has 3 bristles at the rear and it is unable to fly. If disturbed, often with a light being switched on, it runs away to hide. It poses no threat to humans but may nibble at paper and other starchy treats such as wall paper glue!


The Life Cycle

  • Eggs are laid cracks and crevises
  • The eggs hatch in three to four weeks
  • The tiny whitish nymphs emerge
  • These nymphs mature in a series of moults
  • The mature adult lives for over three years if its choice of home is warm and damp!
  • Mating occurs and the cycle starts again.

The Control Measures for Household Pests.

  • Check for unexpected damp areas.
    Is there any hidden rising damp?
    Is there a slightly leaking pipe in the vicinity?
    Does condensation need to be better controlled?
  • If you do not find any reasons for these harmless insects finding a home in your premises and you still want to get rid of them, you may use a specific insecticidal powder or aerosol and treat the areas where they occur.
  • You may be able to buy non-harming, kindly traps so you can return this harmless creature into the garden.

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Deterring Household pests
Keep the structure and building of your house in good order. Be watchful for unexpected pest lures.
Household Pests
Many of our houses can contain attractive dens to household bugs
Pest Control in the Home
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Ant Identification
The little black bugs measuring around 3mm are not known to transmit disease but-

Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs Signs
Bed Bug Bite Symptoms
Bed Bug Bites
Bed Bugs can they Kill You? Bed Bug infestations have increased hugely over the past few years.

Beetles
Unfortunately, some of these bugs can create serious pest problems in our homes
Carpet Beetles
Carpet Beetles or Woolly Bear Grubs are major textile household pests-
Cellar Beetle
Go on a hunt for their place of entry into your house.
Clothes Moth
The moth larvae causes problems by nibbling-
Common Spider
-often cause panic and revulsion amongst many.
Fleas
Fleas are jumping and flightless parasites many of whom-
Flies
These insects are most active in the hotter months of the year-
Flour Beetle
The adult female beetle glues its eggs onto flour-
Ground Beetle
Their home is in the garden but sometimes they may wander-
House Dust Mite
This tiny creature is probably present in every mattress
Ticks
Ticks can carry serious diseases,-
Mice
They are good climbers and can squeeze through gaps-
Mosquitoes
They are the cause of much fever and death in the world.
Moths
There are many ways to control and get rid of these pests.
Mould and Mold
Keep vigilant for any hint of this bothersome fungus and treat it immediately-
Rats
They can do a lot of damage by nibbling at wood-work -
Silverfish
It poses no threat to humans
Stink Bug
They emit a fine, odorous spray in order to defend themselves-
Wasps
-are not only considered as pests but -
Woodworm
If you see any new holes or any further evidence of sawdust-