{"id":905,"date":"2024-02-27T21:52:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T04:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/?page_id=905"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:45:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:45:37","slug":"silverfish","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/pest-control\/silverfish\/","title":{"rendered":"Silverfish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The easiest way to get rid of [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with silverfish? The best way to get rid of silverfish is to call Fox Pest Control! We know how to tackle a silverfish infestation, so you can trust us to protect your home and take care of the problem. Plus, our silverfish control services and Home Protection Plan keep your home safe all year long. Our silverfish control is so effective, we guarantee you\u2019ll be satisfied. If the pests don\u2019t stay gone, we\u2019ll come back to retreat for free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Call Fox Pest Control today for a free inspection: (203) 660-0988<\/a><\/strong>.
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Each service provides a detailed report and helpful tips to keep pests away. We return regularly throughout the year, increasing protection with every visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Everything you never wanted to know about [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[pest name] Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Size:<\/strong> up to \u00bd inch
Number of legs:<\/strong> 6
Wings:<\/strong> no
Bites or stings:<\/strong> no
Color:<\/strong> silver to dark gray
Carry disease:<\/strong> no
Damages home\/yard:<\/strong> yes
Most active season:<\/strong> year-round
Fox plan for this pest:<\/strong> Home Protection Plan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What do [pest name format=”plural-lower”] look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Call now and get $50 off pest control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Silverfish are small, wingless insects.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They are recognized by their silvery-gray color and teardrop-shaped bodies<\/a>. They have long antennae and three tail-like appendages at the rear. They move quickly and dart around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Silverfish are ancient insects that have been around for over 400 million years, 100 million years before dinosaurs. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They never developed wings and instead rely on their remarkable speed to dart for cover when threatened.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Silverfish are nocturnal, meaning they’re most active at night. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might catch them scurrying around your bathroom or kitchen in the dark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Silverfish have a varied diet, snacking on starchy things like books, cardboard, and even the glue in book bindings. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019ll also munch on dead insects and vegetable matter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a closer look at these elusive insects, explore our Silverfish Pest Files<\/a>\u2014a detailed resource offering insights into their behavior, preferred environments, and effective control techniques.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pests that can be confused with [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People often confuse silverfish with earwigs and firebrats. They can all be very irritating to have in your home, but none are poisonous or spread disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Signs of an [pest name format=”lower”] infestation.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might already know for sure that you have an [pest name format=”lower”] problem. Here are a couple of the most common signs of Silverfish infestation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sightings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Finding silverfish in cool, damp, dark areas of your home, such as bathrooms, kitchens, basements, or closets, is a clear sign of an infestation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Damage to paper and fabric<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Silverfish feed on paper, cardboard, fabric, and other starchy materials. Look for small irregular holes or feeding marks on books, wallpaper, clothing, and stored items.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shed skins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Silverfish shed their exoskeletons as they grow. Finding these translucent, shell-like skins around your home, particularly in areas they frequent, signals an infestation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Yellow stains<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Silverfish leave behind yellowish stains on surfaces they crawl over. These stains may appear on paper, fabric, or even walls due to their excrement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Damage to food packages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Silverfish may gnaw through food packaging, particularly cereal boxes, flour, or other starchy goods. Look for signs of chewed or torn packaging in your pantry or kitchen cabinets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Droppings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Silverfish feces look like small black peppercorns and are often found near their feeding and hiding areas. You might see these droppings where silverfish are active, such as in cabinets, closets, or around stored items.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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