Ever had to throw out your favourite pair of jeans because they got ruined sooner than expected? Ever had to give away your beloved reads because they looked tattered a bit too soon? Well this weekend you get to save all those memories and more once you start your weekend cleaning.

Here are some must- knows about the culprits you destroyed a few of your essentials:

What are Silverfish?

For starters, they are not fish. They are insects whose physical structure resemble fish and hence they obtained this name. This wingless creature is present in most humid and crowded spaces in your house in large numbers. In appearance, the fully grown Silverfish is characterised by a blue-ish grey colour but is not very visible from the naked eye. They breed in large numbers and live in large numbers in our own homes. 

What do they do?

Silverfish live in humid places, occupy the cupboards and corners that have our beloved clothes and books. They feed on these items and destroy them. They say books get weary with age when in fact it is the silverfish that causes this damage. Clothes get ruined by these insects as they create tiny holes and change the texture of the fabric wherever they feed. Your products wrecked by these creatures cannot be salvaged in any way. They will receive a sooner than expected end after an encounter with these ‘fishes.’

Are they harmful to health?

They do not cause diseases to humans. That is the only upside to the existence of this insect manifestation in our homes. They do however occupy cupboards in your kitchen and ruin the usual kitchen condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise etc. Their infiltration in the food cupboard will cause it to be contaminated and expire before the given date. Although the food ingested post silverfish contamination will not cause diseases, it may cause discomfort. In many homes that have a silverfish infestation, a lot of food, books, and clothes have been destroyed and plenty has been wasted. This is not an ideal situation in today’s growingly expensive world.

What are the signs to look for in a silverfish infestation?

1. Tiny and non – descriptive holes on clothes.
2. Small holes at the corners of the pages on books.
3. Small holes in the tins of food.
4. Excess liquid separation from the condiment in the food cupboard.
5. The foul odour of the food despite it having a recent manufacturing date.

How can I get rid of them?

The first step in the eradication of this insect is the timely identification of its presence. Once you have done that you are halfway through to their complete removal. The next and most important step is to call for Pest Control Service Professionals. These insects are not the kind that gets killed from being exposed to sunlight or being washed away. They will feed on the heat and the wetness even more. Moreover, once the clothes and books are ruined, they are just a complete waste. They cannot be saved from that stage. To keep this from happening, a regular pest control treatment is essential.

With the onset of the weekend, there is no better time to look for this issue and resolve it at the beginning itself. Then what are you waiting for? Get ready for weekend cleaning and saving a lot of your cherished cupboard essentials. 

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