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What Are Firebrats?
Firebrats look very similar to silverfish and are often confused with them. Their bodies are flat, wingless, and teardrop or carrot shaped. They grow to about a half an inch in length and are a mottled, grayish-brown color. Unlike silverfish, firebrats do not have a shiny metallic appearance. However, like silverfish, they have three long appendages at the end of their abdomens and a pair of long, thin antennae that stick out from their heads.
Firebrats thrive in areas that are warm and moist. They do best in high temperatures over 90 degrees. They are commonly found in homes, bakeries, commercial kitchens, and restaurants.
Are Firebrats Dangerous?
Firebrats are a nuisance pest and are not dangerous. They do not bite or sting, and they aren’t known to transmit any diseases to people. However, firebrats can cause damage to personal items and they can contaminate food, so they should be eliminated from a home or business as quickly as possible when they are discovered.
What Causes Firebrats?
Firebrats are generally found in homes after they get inside while foraging for food. Firebrats are unique because of the extremely high temperatures that they flourish in. They even have heat-resistant “feet”. Because of this, these pests are often found living behind or near ovens, baseboard heaters, hot water heaters/pipes, and in hot attics and crawl spaces.
When they get into your house in search of food, they prefer to consume starches, but will also eat proteins. Firebrats will feed on flour, cereal, oats, book bindings, envelopes, pictures, and wallpaper.
How Do I Get Rid of Firebrats?
Firebrats live in the hot, hard to reach areas of homes and businesses. This makes finding, treating, and eliminating them a particularly tricky task. Getting help from a pest control expert in Middle Tennessee who has experience eliminating firebrats is the most effective way to get rid of an infestation. At All-American Pest Control, we can help find and eliminate all firebrats and other common household pests from your home through our year-round Perimeter Plus Pest Control program or our Green Choice Pest Control program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Get Rid of Firebrats Myself?
The best way to safely and completely get rid of firebrats from your home and prevent a re-infestation is to get help from a professional firebrat control expert. Do-it-yourself pesticides can be dangerous if not mixed or placed properly, they are often ineffective, and they do nothing to help prevent future infestations. If firebrats have infested your home, contact the pest control experts at All-American Pest Control today.
How Can I Prevent Firebrat Infestations?
Along with getting help from the firebrat experts at All-American Pest, the following prevention tips can help to prevent problems with these pests in your home before they start.
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Fix or seal any cracks and crevices found in the foundation of your home.
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Install door sweeps underneath doors.
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Reduce humidity levels in your home by installing dehumidifiers.
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Install air conditioners to reduce the temperature inside your home.
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Reduce clutter in the basement, attic, and other storage areas to limit places where firebrats can hide.
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Store personal belongings in plastic storage containers with tight-fitting lids instead of cardboard boxes.
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Place dry goods, like flour and cereal, in plastic or glass containers that have tight-fitting lids.
To schedule your free home evaluation, reach out to us today at All-American Pest Control.
Why Choose All-American Pest Control?
With over 60 years of pest control experience, we know it’s not easy to solve any pest problem, including problems with firebrats. By choosing All-American Pest Control, you can be sure that you will receive quality services, thorough treatments, and a commitment to solving your pest problem by our trained, experienced, and friendly experts.
All-American Pest Control offers home pest control for firebrats that covers over 47 common Tennessee pests. Our year-round protection keeps your home free of firebrats and other pests that are a nuisance and a danger to your home and family. For pest infestations in your business, our commercial pest control will ensure your business remains pest-free.
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