Silverfish On Roof

How can you get rid of silverfish in wood.

Silverfish on roof.

This is why they become noticeable in the winter. Silverfish look for homes that provide not only great food sources but also solid place to hide. They also love fungal molds like those that are common on cedar roofs as well as cellulose which is often found in shampoo shaving cream and other similar products. They look for starch and sugar and some of their favorites are books and newspapers.

Silverfish can be found almost anywhere in a house including living rooms bedrooms bathrooms attics basements garages and shake roofs. From there they ll migrate into homes when it gets cold. Silverfish are a relatively easy insect to control if you spot the signs of them. In fact shake roofs are excellent breeding sites for silverfish during the warmer months as they have an abundance of moisture cellulose starch and dead insects.