SEVERE NUISANCE/Ants & Crawling Insects
Silverfish & Firebrat
Lepisma saccharinum
High coastal presence (Oceanside) driven by marine humidity. Feeds on carbohydrates, wallpaper glue, book bindings, and stored linen fibers.
Warning Signs In Your Home
- Irregular feeding holes in stored books, wallpaper, and clothing
- Yellow staining and pepper-like feces on drywall
- Rapid darting movement when turning on bathroom lights
Physical Identification Keys
- Silvery-metallic, carrot-shaped tapering body (1/2 to 3/4 inch)
- Fish-like wriggling motion
- Three long tail filaments projecting from rear
How we treat it
Treatment & Prevention
Dehumidification recommendations, void desiccant dusting, and crack-and-crevice perimeter residual applications.
Seasonal peak in the Inland Empire and North County: Year-round indoor activity; thrives in relative humidity above 75%.
Think You Have Silverfish & Firebrat?
Book an inspection and we’ll give you an estimate based on what we find.