Silver fish

[junderw2]

Every night I keep finding silverfish running around my kitchen, does anyone know how to get rid of them?

[jellybaby22]

Silverfish are found in fairly moist areas: kitchens, larders and mainly in bathrooms and basements. They can also be found in books and paper, slightly damp cupboards, behind skirtings and loose wallpaper. The silverfish feeds mainly on small food particles and the paste on the back of wallpaper that has become detached. It attacks gums and glues of bookbinding, feeds on fragments of dead insects and may also eat textiles such as cotton and linen. When only a few silverfish are seen it is not necessary to take any action other than checking for damp and possibly removing their food source. If large numbers of these insects trouble you they are easily controlled with normal insecticidal spray or dust which can be bought from most hardware stores. Look for the products that are specifically designed to deal with crawling insects. The presence of silver fish is an indication of damp conditions. This may be a warning that repairs are needed. Look at the floor, walls and ceiling for signs of staining due to dampness. Check that all the water pipes, gutters and damp proof courses are intact. Another common problem is condensation ' sometimes caused by drying washing indoors (especially by an unventilated tumble drier) or by cooking.
Most local authorities in the UK will have fact sheets available on pest control, some specifically on silverfish. Phone your local council or town hall.

[hertz]

Do you actually mean silverfish - or woodlice? We get quite a few of these trundling about (grey rounded-backed insects). I regularly throw them out of the front door, and they gradually lessen in numbers!

[junderw2]

They are definitely Silverfish (We occasionally get woodlice in the house but not very often)

[catgate]

You could buy a trawler. The EU has ensured that you will find one lying surplus to requirement in virtually every fishing port in the country, so finding one will be easy. Then fill yourkitchen adequately with salt water and off you go.

[Lil-Ol-Me]

Siver fish are apparently not harbringers of any deseases etc, however they aren't very nice! They usually live in the cracks in walls so if you have any chipped plaster fill them in, and they love damp, many people find them under the carpet in the bathroom! There is a solution you can get which you spray around the areas they are most active and if you look for Pets Control on Google you should be able to find a company that sells it mail order.

[Lil-Ol-Me]

Oooops sorry I meant to type PEST control not pets!