Paper backed or cellulose insulation in these areas is a great source of food for silverfish.
Attic insulation silverfish.
It is best to dust or bait these areas for greater control.
So it s time to pay close attention to what s happening up there.
Use an insecticide dust like d fense dust or cimexa dust in the attic if the silverfish are in the attic area.
Over the years books stored in the attic did show evidence of silverfish.
However if you have a severe active infestation of silverfish further action will need to be taken.
I ve been in the same home for 36 years.
Pest control attic insulation is a natural fiber insulation treated with boric acid and other proprietary formulations to produce fire retardant environmentally friendly thermally superior sound deadening insulation with pest controlling properties.
If you have stored photos silverfish can chew their way in and ruin those photos.
Most often homeowners detect silverfish when they find one on the floor or in a sink or bathtub.
But since i had the attic insulation which had been fiberglass changed to blown in cellulose this past summer i ve been finding silverfish in the kitchen bathroom hall and bedrooms.
If you have books in your attic these insects can do quite a bit of damage to them.
Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer.
Both dust would need a duster applicator.
Use 1 lb of dust per 800 1000 square feet.
Seems they are eating the old paper backing that is falling off the old batt insulation.
When you use baits or dusts get it as close as possible to the silverfish habitat for maximum.
Silverfish prevention control in the home nocturnal secretive.
It is acceptable for use around humans and pets but deadly to cockroaches silverfish ants termites and many other crawling insects.
Silverfish eat the cellulose in paper products and the glue found in the bindings of books.
Leave a lot of open space.
Their feeding damage also can indicate their presence along with their tiny pepperlike feces.
I found silverfish in my attic.
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Look at stored boxes and insulation in your attic as a food source for the silverfish.
Silverfish are nocturnal and move very quickly.
If you have these insects in your attic there are a few things you should be aware of.
What would you do.
The cimexa dust will last a couple of years.
Silverfish are fairly harmless but these grayish blue serpentine creatures aren t pleasant to have around the house.
I am convinced the insulation came with.
Signs of a silverfish infestation.
Further since insulation can also be a meal for silverfish in and of itself it is not uncommon to see silverfish infestations that are concentrated in the attic.
Check your basement and attic first.
The d fense dust will last 6 12 months.
I read online that they are not of any health concern so maybe i should just forget about it.
