Silverfish Control in Markham
If you need silverfish control in Markham, AstraHive Pest Control offers licensed treatment backed by a 90-day warranty. Silverfish need damp, cool, dark places, so basements and bathrooms matter more than the weather.
Areas near Markham that we also serve
| Page | Distance from Markham | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Silverfish control Unionville | 2 km | northeast |
| Silverfish control Cathedraltown | 4 km | north |
| Silverfish control Commerce Valley | 4 km | southwest |
| Silverfish control Berczy Village | 6 km | northeast |
| Silverfish control Thornhill | 8 km | southwest |
| Silverfish control Wismer | 8 km | northeast |
Straight-line distances between area centres, rounded.
How AstraHive Pest Control gets rid of silverfish in Markham
- Inspection of where silverfish hide indoors and how they get in.
- Exterior barrier around the foundation, doors, windows and entry points.
- Interior treatment or wall-void dust only where the inspection shows it is needed.
- Monitors and follow-up so we can track activity after treatment.
Products are Health Canada approved and applied according to the product label, and our technicians are licensed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Our silverfish work is backed by a 90-day warranty.
Silverfish in your Markham home or building?
Our licensed technicians start with an inspection and a clear plan for your property.
Call 905-925-8427When silverfish are recorded near Markham, month by month
9 recorded sightings of silverfish fall within about 13 km of Markham. The busiest month is Jul with 3 records, and none are recorded in Feb, Apr, May, Sep.
| Species or group | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverfish | 1 | . | 1 | . | . | 1 | 3 | 2 | . | 1 | . | . |
| Firebrat | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| All recorded | 1 | . | 1 | . | . | 1 | 3 | 2 | . | 1 | . | . |
Source: GBIF.org occurrence records for Canada within about 13 km of Markham, all years. Records show where and when people looked, not how many pests there are.
More on silverfish for Markham homeowners
Adult silverfish and firebrats are a little over 1 cm long, with two long antennae and three long bristles at the back of the body. Health Canada: silverfish and firebrats
Silverfish are night insects, most active after dark, and move with a quick wiggle. Health Canada: silverfish and firebrats
A large infestation can stain and damage fabric, paper, books and wallpaper. Health Canada: silverfish and firebrats
Home age and damp in Markham
19% of homes in Markham were built before 1981. Older basements, bathrooms and laundry areas are where damp, dark gaps tend to be, and silverfish need damp. 3.0% of homes need major repairs, and leaks are part of that.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, private households in Markham. Shares of occupied private dwellings.
Frequently asked questions: Markham
What does Markham say about insects?
A dwelling must be kept free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times, and extermination methods must follow the Pesticides Act.
Does killing silverfish by hand reduce the population?
Not by much. Treatment where the inspection finds them and monitors left in place show whether activity is falling. OpenStreetMap maps water near the centre of Markham, including Rouge River, Apple Creek and Berczy Creek, and damp ground near water suits silverfish.
Do silverfish damage paper and fabric?
Yes. They feed on starchy materials such as paper, glue and some fabrics, which is why books and stored boxes in damp rooms are affected first.
Sources
- City of Markham: Property Standards By-law (2017) . section 14 pest prevention
- City of Markham: Property Standards . composters, rodents and insects
- Tribunals Ontario, Landlord and Tenant Board: Maintenance and Repairs . landlords must control pests such as cockroaches and mice; municipal standards
- York Region: YorkSafe Inspection Reports . published food premises inspection reports
- Health Canada: Silverfish and Firebrats (pest control tips) . humidity, habitat, prevention
- Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals 1981-2010 . monthly temperature, precipitation, frost days and degree-days
- Statistics Canada: structural type of dwelling by tenure, 2021 Census (table 98-10-0240-01) . dwelling types and renter households
- Statistics Canada: dwelling condition by period of construction, 2021 Census (table 98-10-0233-01) . age of homes and repair needs