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Answering Worcester's Most Commonly Asked Silverfish Questions

DATE POSTED: July 6, 2020

When it comes to pests, there are several species that people have common knowledge about. For example, most Worcester residents probably know that some roaches can fly, and all can spread illness-causing bacteria. With spiders, it’s understood they make webs and carry venom. Rodents have a reputation for coming out of holes and harboring germs. What about silverfish though?

The Dangers Of Silverfish In Your Connecticut Home

DATE POSTED: May 13, 2020

Connecticut homeowners need to protect themselves from hundreds of species of bugs. Some of them may be familiar to you, like flies and termites. Others, like silverfish, may be a little more mysterious. How much do you know about protecting your home from these pests?

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Why Is It So Hard To Keep The Silverfish Out Of My South Portland Home?

DATE POSTED: February 20, 2020

Despite what the name might make you think, silverfish are not aquatic swimmers gracing the oceans of East End beach. Rather, they are nuisance pests – little nocturnal insects that are commonly found in the New England area.

Silverfish Slipping Through Worcester Homes

DATE POSTED: November 6, 2019

Are you familiar with what a silverfish is? If not, you should get to know this little, slimy invader. A silverfish isn't much to look at but it can cause big problems, and more importantly, it could be a warning sign of bigger problems. Let's take a look.

a log and leggy silverfish crawling along the pages of a closed book i a new england home

What's Attracting Silverfish To My New England Home?

DATE POSTED: May 21, 2019

With the stress of everyday life, no one needs the added stress of a pest infestation. Silverfish are a common insect found throughout the New England area and are classified as a nuisance pest. These small tear-shaped insects do not bite, scratch, or spread disease like many other home-invading pests, but silverfish can still cause some stressful problems if they infest your property.

Tips To Avoid Silverfish

DATE POSTED: May 18, 2017

A silverfish, also referred to as fishmoth, urban silverfish, or carpet shark, is a tiny insect with a slender, flattened body that is around ½ to 1 inch long. It is light gray and blue coloring shimmers and looks to be a silvery color. This, and the fact that it slithers across surfaces in an almost fishlike manner is how it gets its name. Not only are these creatures creepy and disturbing, they…

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