Difference In Silverfish and Firebrats 

By appearance both Silverfish and firebrats are very similar therefore best distinguished them by their differences in habitat. Silverfish prefer dark, cool and damp places where  temperature range is  70 to 85 degrees F.  ​Firebrates as name suggest, prefer and thrive best in warm, moist places. firebrats usually found around ovens, furnace, fireplaces, hot water, ovens and in attics during summer. Firebrats thrive well at 100 degrees F with moderate humidity.

Life History And  Damages

Both Silverfish and firebrats are long-lived insects, from egg to adult takes nearly three months for silverfish whereas firebrats take one month more; four months. Similarly both adults live for up to three years, but can survive six and three years respectively. As their life cycle is long, therefore both adults continue to molt and shed skin throughout the lifespan.  Depending on species, adults lay 50 eggs per clutch in cracks and crevices near food sources.

Silverfish and firebrats found Inside the homes anywhere but they flourished and caused most damages in dark places e.g. basements, wall voids, closets, cardboard, bookshelves in storage rooms while most actively seen under sink, around bathtubs and lavatories. They also damage items made of silks, rayon and cotton, linens as you can observe yellowish stains and irregular feeding marks on fibers.

How We Control Silverfish and Firebrats ?

• Technician will start by checking the exterior and interior of your home for obvious entry ways and also infestation level
• Technician may use insecticidal spray treatment or aerosol spray as in accordance with approved instructions on the product label.
• Technician may set up and implement a program using glue boards and spray treatment where deemed necessary.
• Technician may use insecticidal spray treatment as a spot or perimeter spray in accordance with approved instructions on the product label. Areas the technician will focus on include basement, ground cover vegetation, areas where the lawn meets the woods, ornamental plantings, etc
• All treatments will be made with your safety in mind to ensure your health
• A single control measure may not be effective against more severe infestations so each case is entirely unique.

Silverfish and Firebrats Control

How You Pevent Infestation; 

First time Infestations mainly start when infested items and materials, furniture, cottons etc are brought into the home. Always inspect  buying used items, even sometimes displaying new items stored for a long time. If you buy or get used boxes for moving, inspect in sunlight if any sign or presence of both insects, discard them.  Ventilate and let access to light in dark places e.g. basement and storage areas, caulking holes and cracks around windows and doors, which allow silverfish to enter from outside, will help prevent infestations. Store old books, papers, starch and carbohydrates made items e.g. books, papers, cotton linens and other food sources in sealed plastic containers. Lowering the humidity and temperature in a house will also help control silverfish because they generally prefer high humidity and moderately high temperatures.

Use Of Chemicals

Use of insecticides is often necessary to control and eliminate already established silverfish and firebrat infestations. Bro Silverfish Control Edmonton is the best choice for use of chemicals in managing and control silverfish and firebrats through Insecticides. We apply liquid and dust formulation and treat cracks and crevices around and behind baseboards, shelves, bookcases, closets and windows. Special attention given to void spaces in basements and attics areas, mostly with dust insecticides.
Before any treatment, the customer will provide a preparation sheet for instruction before and after treatment precautions. All treatment will be done in accordance with labels, keeping your family and pet safe.