CALGARY SILVERFISH & FIREBRATES CONTROL 

SILVERFISH: They look like Carrot shaped with three long tail-like appendages at the end of the abdomen. They have two long antennae and fairly short legs .These insects cause damage by feeding on materials high in starch or sugar content such as books and papers, wallpaper, glues and sizing, starched cloth and other fabrics. Sometimes they attack dried foods or dead insects. Silverfish develops without metamorphosis. Eggs are laid loose in crevices under objects or in folds of the food material. These eggs are hatched  after 45-50 days. They live in very humid conditions and temperatures of 20-28C.

FIREBRATS: They are generally like silverfish, but are darker in color, with a mottled appearance. They require very humid conditions and temperatures over 30C. They found near heat sources and in bakeries and kitchens. They develop without metamorphosis. They prefer darkness and will quickly dart to cover when exposed to light like silverfish.

PROBLEMS DUE TO SILVERFISH & FIREBRATS

Although silverfish and firebrats are harmless to humans, but are considered pests because of their appearance. They can also stain fabric, paper, books, or wallpaper. They are capable of damaging to paper, books and wallpaper if there infestation is high and has been present over a long period of time.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do they eat?
They are scavengers and feed on crumbs, dead insects, starch, glue, wallpaper paste, and paper products.

Where do they live? 
Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) and Firebrats (Thermobia demestica) are some of the most primitive insects still in existence today. They are often found in attics, basements, bathrooms, wall voids, subfloor areas, and cracks or crevices. They normally hitchhike into the home on food, furniture, old books, papers, and old starched clothing.

What is the other name of these insects?
The other name of these insects is “Bristletails”.

Do silverfish and firebrats bite?
Although they have chewing mouthparts, silverfish and firebrats are harmless to humans and pets, and do not bite. They are used to scrape surfaces, or bite off small particles. When disturbed or exposed to light, they quickly dart to cover and try to hide in cracks & crevices.

How can we get rid of these insects easily?
Getting rid of these insects is very easy. A very good control can be achieved through cleaning, sanitation, controlling humidity and preventative maintenance. Insecticides can be used if the infestation is very high. 

HOW WE REMOVE BRISTLETAILS BUGS 

• Technician will start by checking the interior of your home to estimate the infestation level. Areas the technician will focus on include baseboards, especially in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, and also interiors of cupboards, drawers, and pantries etc. 
• Technician may use insecticidal spray treatment as a spot or perimeter spray in accordance with approved instructions on the product label.
• All treatments will be made with your safety in mind to ensure your health
• A single control measure may not be effective against more severe infestations so each case is entirely unique.

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