Strip the bed first and place all bedding in plastic bags, seal and remove from the room. Carefully vacuum the mattress and bed framework.

Silverfish survive in most environments, but thrive in conditions of high humidity and can often be found in dark, damp areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, basements, laundry rooms and attics. If you need to know more about the pest control products used during your service Rentokil has Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all the products we use to keep you, your business and your home free of pests.Due to their appearance, people often assume that these insects are harmful. However, they are not known to bite and there is no scientific evidence showing silverfish are poisonous. They are not known to carry pathogens which can cause disease. However, they can cause allergic reactions in some epeople. Commencing treatment, don mask and gloves. Open all cupboard doors and drawers plus, remove the mattress from the bed frame and stand it on end so that the fog can get to all parts of the mattress. Seal any chimneys so as the fog does not escape during the application. Remove any fish or other animals!

Emerging adult fleas immediately seek ablood meal, as they must feed within weeks to prevent starvation. Combinations of stimuli help the accuracy of host detection for fleas. They are attracted to body heat, vibrations, carbon dioxide produced by warm-blooded mammals, movement in air currents and shadows cast by a potential hosts asthey pass. Fleas will jump in the direction of the perceived shadow. Fleas also often stay on the underbelly of animals, so are easily transferred to your carpets, rugs or soft furnishings when your pet lies down. Throughout adulthood, silverfish shed their skins, which is known as “molting”. When they do this, they leave behind tiny scales; the particles produced by this molting can mix with dust and trigger an allergic reaction in some people who are more sensitive to skin irritation. Farrow & Ball Dulux Homebase Crown Heritage Crafted by Crown Ronseal Craig & Rose Sandtex Elle Decoration Rust-Oleum Annie Sloan Zinsser Cuprinol Laura Ashley Physical insecticide application is required for the long term eradication and control of Bed Bug infestation. We recommend Protector C Super water based spray and our non-toxic Smite, these two products are well proven to control Bed Bugs and many other insects.

If you have an issue with damp in your property consider using a dehumidifier, as silverfish thrive in wet environments.

So, a second treatment should be effected two weeks after the initial treatment and then a further treatment after one month. These three treatments will wipe out most infestations if carried out thoroughly.

Bed Bug Control

Silverfish are known for their destructive feeding habits being nuisance pest. They can cause a serious problem in large numbers – damaging old books, photographs, wallpaper, plaster and other household items containing starch or cellulose. They are a nocturnal bugs and are especially attracted to food sources like paper, book bindings and damp clothing. You follow-up treatments do not need to include the use of the Smite unless the original application has been vacuumed away. We will discuss your pest problem, arrange a survey if necessary, and provide a quote and recommendations