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SILVERFISH

    Silverfish

    Silverfish: What you need to know

    Identifying Characteristics

    • Adult Silverfish are approximately ½ inch in length
    • They have a flattened body and have a silver coloring all throughout their entire bodies
    • They have long antennae and 3 bristletails (tail-like filament extending from their last segment)

    Active Season

    • Silverfish prefer temperatures of 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit with at least 75% humidity
    • They can survive year-round indoors

    Interesting Facts

    • Silverfish received their name from their appearance and style of movement
    • They feed on a wide variety of food sources (starches, sugars, organic material, proteins and carbohydrates)

    Cause for Concern

    • Due to their diet Silverfish can cause damage to stored items such as books and papers as well as stored food items such as flour and oats
    • Generally found to be a nuisance and may cause a fright when unexpectedly found because of their abnormal appearance

    Town & Country Can Help

    Customer Preparation

    • Most Silverfish infestations require the entire house to be treated, so people and pets will need to remain out of the house for 1 hour

    Our Guarantee

    • All treatments come with the Town and Country Guarantee!

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    If you have any evidence or any suspicion that this pest is around your property do NOT hesitate to contact us before the problem gets out of control.

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    At Town & Country Pest Solutions we have gone through great lengths to better understand the pests that we encounter. Photos and videos have been an important tool in our research and we have included them here to help you “identify your pest.”

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