Who are house armor?

The house scale (also known by their scientific name Lepisma saccharina) is a small, wingless insect that usually grows to about 30 millimeters in length. The color of their body scales is silvery blue, hence its common English name: silverfish. In addition to their distinctive coloration, house armor can also be identified by their long, curved trunks and three ridges on the rear end.

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What does a house panther eat?

The house panther eats polysaccharides. This includes sugars and starches, coffee, books, paper, photos and cosmetics. They can also feed on leather and carpets. Houseflies tend to congregate in damp areas, but also in places where their favorite food is plentiful. This may include the kitchen, garage, basement, bathroom or attic. You can also find them in poorly sealed containers.

You will most likely only discover a house panther when they are already en masse in your residence.. They are nocturnal and move around very quickly.

How long do they live?

House armadillos are usually very long-lived. On average, they live about five years. They can also live without water for weeks and without food for a whole year. If necessary, they will also eat injured or dead insects to survive.

Is the house scale harmful?

The good news is that the house scale is not harmful. They don’t tend to bite people (although they can destroy your important paper or document) and they don’t spread any diseases. That being said, they can still have an indirect negative effect on your health. A house panther can also damage your property. Not only do they eat away at your significant others documents and memorabilia, but can also cause major damage. For example, they eat wallpaper and wallpaper glue whenever possible.

Signs that you have house panthers at home.

Now that you know exactly what a house scale is, it’s time to go ahead and see if they are pests that have invaded your home or not. The following are some of the more common signs that a house scale is your problem:

You’ll notice house armor

One of the most obvious ways to determine whether or not you have a house scale problem is to determine if you have seen a house scale moving around your home.

The thing about house armor is that if you already have one, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll actually have more.

Feces

You may not actually notice house beetles in your home. However, there are other signs you should look out for. For example, you may find droppings of a house panther. They look like tiny black balls that look like peppercorns.

It’s common to find droppings in or near food bags and their storage areas— anywhere with lots of items the house armadillo likes to eat.

Signs of a house panther bite

House panthers don’t bite people, but they will nibble on your stuff.

If you notice damage to books, papers, boxes, or other paper or clothing items in your home , it’s possible that the culprit is a house scale, rather than, say, a moth.

Keep an eye out for signs of damage in storage rooms and other common nesting spots, such as your closet and pantry. Yellow stains. Eating house scales can leave behind yellow marks. If you notice yellow stains on papers, clothing, walls, or other areas of your home and have no idea how they got there, you may have a house scale problem.

Abandoned skin

The house panther sheds its skin throughout its life cycle. You may not find a live house panther at home, but you may encounter house panther skins.

Because they are so small, the skin of a house panther is unnoticeable. However, pay close attention to it when sweeping floors or dusting shelves.

Wall cracks and skirting boards.

House scale insects like to nest and lay their eggs in cracks and crevices in walls or floorboards.

If there are cracks in your home, keep a close eye on them. If they seem to be expanding, it’s possible that a house panther has decided to colonize these areas.

Tips for getting rid of house mites

Follow these tips if you’re convinced you have house panthers in your home and want to avoid their destructive and other annoying behavior. Help to get rid of house mites:

Get rid of the trash One of the first steps you need to take to get rid of house mites is to cut off their food supply.

Prepare a house armor trap

Set up a house scale trap (or several) to help lure them out of hiding.

You can buy sticky traps from a garden store or make your own. Take a glass jar and put something starchy in it, like a piece of bread or a cracker. A house armadillo is lured into a jar to access a starchy food source, but the jar is too slippery to get out of and it slides back into it.

It is possible to buy an effective house scale trap from us .

NB: A house scale trap is not a final solution for getting rid of scale.

Use diatomaceous earth

Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic (to humans and pets) substance that you can sprinkle around your house to kill house beetles. Spray it around cracks, crevices and other areas where they are likely to nest.

Vacuum cleaner

Be sure to clean your house well too. A thorough vacuuming will suck up the eggs of the house scale and, thanks to this, you will get rid of the pieces of paper that they have been feeding on.

Call a professional

Do not hesitate, call a professional. They can set up effective traps and use other tools to lure house beetles out of their hiding places and eliminate them from living.

Remember, the sooner you can get an expert to deal with this problem, the faster you can get rid of house scale!

How to prevent them from coming back

Unfortunately, just setting house armor traps isn’t always enough to get rid of them. You must also take steps to prevent them from returning to your home. Here are some additional steps you can take to prevent future house scale infestations:

Eliminate moisture

House armadillos are attracted to moist areas. If there are areas in your home where moisture tends to collect, such as the basement, bathroom, or under-stair storage, take steps to eliminate the moisture.

Start by installing a dehumidifier to help keep these areas dry. A good suggestion is to seal any cracks that let water in.

Keep your house clean

Make sure your house is clean and tidy too. Store documents in filing cabinets or closed drawers so they don’t attract insects.

Also keep your floors swept and dust free.

In addition to sealing cracks in damp areas of your home, be sure to repair other cracks.

Also use materials to seal cracks in walls and floors so that no one can use them as a nesting area.

Spice up your life

Certain spices can repel houseflies. Cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves can all help keep house mites at bay. Hang sachets filled with these dried herbs in your cupboards, drawers or pantry to keep house bugs away.

Say goodbye to house armor

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