What Came First, The Silverfish Or The Moisture Problem?
This age-old question of, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg," can be debated ad infinitum without anyone coming to a conclusion--at least not a conclusion that everyone will agree upon. The fact of the matter is, some things are simply not knowable--at least not for us lowly humans anyway. But, the question of, "Which came first, the silverfish or the moisture problem," is one we're pretty sure we can tackle. Let's take a look.
If you are seeing silverfish in your home, that means they got in somehow. And if they got in somehow, this means they first had to come in close to your house. So our first question for this article is, "What attracts silverfish to our yards and up close to our homes?" The short answer is: moisture. Here are some of the conditions which attract silverfish.
- Wet leaf piles. Silverfish love to hide out under wet leaves.
- Weedy areas. Especially if there is trapped moisture, this is a haven for silverfish.
- Firewood, construction materials, or other wooden objects lying on the ground. Silverfish will hide underneath these, especially if the ground is moist.
- Anything else that is moist underneath.
- Mulch. Mulch is famous for trapping moisture. And if you have damp mulch up against your home, then silverfish will come right in close.
- Leaky spigots and damaged or blocked gutters. If water is collecting near your foundation, it will make your soil wet and attract moisture-loving pests such as silverfish.
If silverfish are close, they will look for a way in. And, if wood has been moistened, then it is more likely that pests will find their way inside. Gaps, cracks, and holes in foundations and walls will be made bigger by chewing animals and insects such as mice, rats, and termites. The more moisture, the more moisture damage, the more holes--and the more pests will get in.
So What's The Big Deal About A Few Silverfish?
Silverfish are not just creepy looking insects that startle you when you step out of the shower, they actually cause damage to belongings. These creatures will nibble on everything from dandruff to dead skin, and fabrics to bedding and clothing items. They also eat paper products such as newspapers and important documents. Probably the most disturbing item silverfish destroy is old photos, which may be irreplaceable. Old books, wallpaper, and food items can also be damaged, destroyed, or tainted by silverfish.
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