Common types of Silverfish

Common Silverfish

The most widespread species, often found in kitchens, bathrooms, attics, and basements. They feed on paper, wallpaper glue, and stored food.

Firebrats

Closely related to silverfish, these insects prefer warmer environments like water heaters, furnaces, and boiler rooms. They are equally destructive to fabrics and stored goods.

Gray Silverfish

Slightly larger than common silverfish, these insects often infest libraries, storage spaces, and offices where books, files, and cardboard are abundant.

Health risks

Contaminate food packages by chewing through cardboard and paper

Trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals due to shed scales and droppings

Attract other pests that feed on them, like spiders

Property damage

Destroying books, papers, wallpaper, and important documents

Eating through clothing, upholstery, and stored fabrics

Infesting attics, basements, and pantries, where they are hard to detect until damage is severe

How it works

How LONESTAR Pest Solutions Handles Silverfish Issues

Inspection

Identify infestation sites in attics, kitchens, bathrooms, and storage areas
Locate sources of humidity and moisture that support silverfish activity
Assess damage to belongings and vulnerable areas of the home

Treatment

Apply targeted treatments to cracks, crevices, and high-activity zones
Reduce humidity with moisture control strategies
Treat infested storage areas to stop ongoing damage

Follow Up

Recommend long-term humidity control (dehumidifiers, ventilation improvements)
Seal cracks and gaps to limit silverfish entry and movement
Provide return inspections to confirm elimination and ongoing prevention

Spring

Warming temperatures and spring rains create humid environments in basements, bathrooms, and attics where silverfish thrive and begin breeding.

Summer

Peak silverfish activity. Warm, humid conditions accelerate reproduction, and infestations spread to kitchens, pantries, and storage areas.

Fall

As outdoor conditions cool, silverfish move deeper indoors to maintain access to moisture and food sources. Damage to stored clothing and paper increases.

Winter

As outdoor conditions cool, silverfish move deeper indoors to maintain access to moisture and food sources. Damage to stored clothing and paper increases.

The benefits of Lonestar

Consistent Protection

Regular treatments keep pests at bay, preventing infestations before they start.

Cost-Effective

Save money with bundled pricing compared to one-off treatments.

Convenience

Hassle-free scheduling and routine visits ensure you don’t have to worry about pests.

Expert Advice

Access to professionals who offer tailored pest control solutions for your home.

What Homeowners Say

Great customer service with Team Theresa at the front desk & Cameron, my technician. They are a joy to work with. Theresa consistently like clock work schedules my appointments quarterly & timely. Cameron has done an incredible job going above & beyond maintaining my grandson’s sandbox outside – ant free! It is a such a relief. Never mind his meticulously attention to detail inside my home is much appreciated. Both Theresa & Cameron are a valuable asset to Lone Star Pest. Call them!

— Susie Gold

Lonestar does our quarterly pest control and we had to call for re-spray of our kitchen due to these 100 plus degree temperature days. They sent Eddie over right away and he was so helpful telling me to pick up dog food every day, plug drains daily, use vinegar solution for drains, and make sure they always spray an area of the custom cabinets that has a gap between the cabinets and wall. He was the best! Really educated me and was so patient and even funny as I stared wide eyed over his knowledge of all things cockroaches.

— Carolyn Wafford

Have used Lonestar for years for normal treatments inside and outside, but just recently used them for mosquito control prior to an outdoor graduation pool party. EXCELLENT RESULTS AND PHENOMENAL SERVICE! We had them do a general area fogging and then leave-behind portable remote controlled area “mister” — we haven’t seen a mosquito in two weeks!

— John Seamon

We have used Richard’s team for years. Recently we learned our neighbor’s had termites. We contacted Lone Star to learn about our options. The solution provided was better than solutions our neighbors suggested. In fact, we learned of several pitfalls that our neighbors might encounter (beyond higher cost over the long term).

— Timothy Smith