Chandler, AZ Pest Control

Silverfish: What Chandler Residents Need To Know

You might have heard of silverfish but don’t know exactly what they are. Below is the information the experts at Quell Pest Control think you should know about silverfish.

• They are about half an inch to an inch long with a shiny gray coloring and continuously shed their skins throughout their life.
• They are most active at night.
• They are known to chew through books, photographs, and fabrics, specifically the glue on these items.
• Silverfish also eat human food, making crumbs and improperly stored food easy to access.
• Although they are not necessarily dangerous, they can be a sign of a significant problem in the form of a leak or water damage.

Silverfish are preventable, especially with assistance from professionals. For more about silverfish, contact us to speak to one of our team members. We’ll get you started with removal or preventative pest services in Chandler.

How Do I Get Rid Of Crickets In Chandler

Does the chirping of crickets make it hard for you to fall asleep at night? Whether they do or don’t, you probably don’t want crickets on your Chandler property. To get rid of them, you first want to find where they are nesting. You can do this by listening for them and looking in the dark corners of your home or yard.

• Once you know where the crickets are, you should frequently vacuum if they are in your house to remove the eggs that you might not be able to see.
• Seal any possible entry points into your home, such as cracks in the foundation and walls, around doorways and windows, and using screens.
• Use sticky traps to catch them.
• Reduce light in your home at night because light attracts crickets.
• Keep your yard and house clean of debris and clutter.

If the cricket infestation is too much for you to handle or you don’t want to do the dirty work yourself, let the pros at Quell Pest Control do it for you. Give us a call, and we will set up an inspection to get you on your way to a cricket-free home.