Silverfish and Firebrat 

• Silverfish are about half inch long and are silvery grey in colour
• Firebrats are about half inch long and are greyish and mottled with spots and bands of dark scales
• They both eat a wide variety of foods including glue, wallpaper paste, book bindings, paper, photographs, starch in clothing, cotton, linen, rayon, wheat flour, cereals, dried meats, leather and even dead insects
• Silverfish live and develop in damp, cool places such as basements and laundry rooms. Sometimes you will see them in the bathtub or sink, unable to climb out
• Firebrat live in hot, humid places such as attics in the summer and near ovens, fireplaces and central heating pipes in winter
• Outdoors they can be found under rocks, bark and leaf mould and in ant, bird or animal nests
• They usually come into the home in food, furniture, old books or papers
• They are hardy and can live without food for many months
• They are harmless but can be a nuisance

• You could use a residual insecticide, which you can buy from hardware or DIY stores. Treatment needs to be applied to all possible hiding places such as cracks, crevices, inside floor moldings, around heating and hot water pipes, in and behind furniture, cupboards, even attics
• Remove old boxes and stacks of papers, magazines, books and fabrics
• Often reducing available water and lowering the humidity in the home with dehumidifiers and fans can help
• Repair leaking plumbing and make sure areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms are well ventilated
• Keeping your home clean and free from damp will help prevent re infestation

• Cash - the exact amount as no change can be given
• Cheque - supported by a Cheque Guarantee Card
• Credit Card - by telephone when booking the appointment

Important: If you are paying by cash and do not have the exact amount, please note that treatment will not be carried out. 

Please note: We require 24 hours notice to cancel an appointment. If you fail to keep an appointment and do not notify us at least 24 hours before, a £10 fee will be incurred. No further service will be provided until this fee has been paid.