Silverfish
General Information
- silverfish are silver-grey in colour, torpedo shaped, and about 12mm long. They have long antennae, no wings and prefer the dark.
- they are one of the world's oldest insects (traced back to the time of the dinasaurs)
- they are of the same family as lobster, shrimps, crayfish and crabs and share wet damp environments
- normally live outdoors where they like moist places
- they are noctural by nature
- indoors they are usually found in moist areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.
- they survive on mildew
- we will only treat if found indoors
Significance
- they are harmless to humans
- building humidity can intensify insect population e.g damp piping
Preventative Treatment
| Food | Access | Harourage (ie possible nest sites) |
| n/a | block all cracks and holes in walls and steps | curing dampness will make the house unattractive to them |
Conditions of Service by Stirling Council
- there is a charge of £32 per treatment for this service
Cost of Treatment (until 31 March 2009)
£32 (for single treatment)
Concessions
certain concessions from payment apply e.g. OAP/UB40 - if you wish to request a concession please phone 0845 2777000 – we regret that concessions can not be processed on line
