
Missouri Springs is a city where many people enjoy having a finished basement. Because the city is at a high elevation, the air outside is often very dry. However, the ground under our homes can stay cool and damp for a long time.
Silverfish and centipedes are drawn to these lower levels like a magnet. They love the dark corners and the quiet spaces behind your new walls. To keep your living space clean and safe, you can talk to someone from home pest treatment by Pointe Pest Control.
Why Silverfish Love Your New Drywall and Wallpaper
What you should first learn about silverfish is that they like to eat building material. When you complete a basement, there is a lot of drywall, glue, and wallpaper.
Silverfish do not eat as you do. They instead go in search of starch, which can be found in the paper at the back of your drywall. They also enjoy the paste that is applied to the walls to attach the wallpaper.
They stay within the empty spaces between your new wood studs and the old concrete walls. They do not make much noise. So, a homeowner may not notice them for months.…
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