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House insect problem

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  • 24-05-2005 12:32am
    #1
    caldwelk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭


    Just wondered if anyone could tell me what this insect is and how to get rid of them.

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    They are small long black insects, quite fast and seem to be coming from around the bath area. They only appear 1 at a time but on a regular basis. They are driving me nuts and I can't seem to get rid of them.

    I live in a ground floor apartment that is only 3 years old.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.


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    #2
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,002 ✭✭✭mad m


    Silver fish,associated with dampness....How is your ventilation in bathroom?

    I get them from time to time also,must look out for some power or something,maybe ask in local hardware or Diy place.


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    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,002 ✭✭✭mad m


    Have a read here

    http://www.critterridders.com/silverfish.htm


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    #4
    caldwelk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭caldwelk


    Thanks MAD M. At least I now know what they are. It was starting to freak my girlfriend out.


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    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,002 ✭✭✭mad m


    This is the damage they are meant to cause

    Paper, fabrics—starched or stained material especially—cotton, linen, photographs, book bindings and paste or sizes.

    http://amol.org.au/recollections/3/3/06.htm


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    pollyantic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 223 ✭✭pollyantic


    Most, if not all houses have these but you only really notice them when they are against a white background eg white floor tiles.

    They like the moisture on bathroom floors and don't tell you girlfriend this but they LOVE cornflakes.

    Check your food you can be 100% guaranteed that one of these things at least is in your cornflakes box somewhere.

    The one good thing about them is that they never appear in numbers. Usually 1 or 2 at a time. If you ever see more than one or 2 then you're in deep trouble. Keep your clothes off the floor and eat in McDonalds :)

    You can get dust that you squirt that kills them on contact. I must get some.


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    Rubens
    Closed Accounts Posts: 118 ✭✭Rubens


    Eh just checked my cornflakes .... no sign of any silver fish ... Did find a cigarette butt and some toenail cuttings though...


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    RicardoSmith
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    I have the same problem. I been using dust, and sprays, which aren't ideal as they are toxic and we have a small child. Have to ban them from the room. I'm also sarted using an electronic gizmos, but I think that drives them (the insects) to other rooms.

    We started with one or two, until we started seeing 3 or 4 together. Since we got the sprays the numbers are reducing, now we see 5 dead a week instead of 5 or 6 dead a night which was happening when we started using the spray. I want to get some non toxic sprays or bait traps but dunno where to find them.

    I can't find the source, though I've pulled out skirting boards, searched the attic, etc. I'm baffled where they are comming from. We do have a problem with a damp ensuite, and I've improved the ventation, (it has no windows) but they mainly seem to be in the living room. I wonder are they comming from the neighbours!


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