Silverfish in carpet?

Question: It is going on a yr now that we keep on getting these dark,hard black flecks coming up from the carpet(many look like burnt sesame seeds)
We have had the carpet professionally cleaned and I vacuum at least every other day
The dirt that is picked up is very minimal now
We do have a crawl space under the house which is the breeding ground for spiders and mice
HELP

responder: Bill Gerth  Replied February 16, 2023, 9:53 AM EST
response: Hi, I can't see a lot of detail in your photo, but that doesn't look like an insect or a body part of an insect to me.  If you want more information, you could bring some of those objects to your county extension office, or could bring or mail them to us at the OSU Plant Clinic. That way someone will be able to get a better look at what you've got. If you'd like to submit the sample at the Plant Clinic, here are instructions for how to do that. https://bpp.oregonstate.edu/plant-clinic/insect-id-clinic/how-submit-insect-and-spider-materials Best wishes!

responder: The Question Asker Replied February 16, 2023, 1:04 PM EST
response: Thank u for ur speedy response I’ll look for a more powerful “pet be gone” vacuum. Just kidding. What do u recommend for any live insect that comes into this house?  I have used boric acidSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Thursday, February 16, 2023, 6:53 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

responder: The Question Asker Replied February 17, 2023, 10:55 AM EST
response: BillWhat I read about silverfish and other insects is that they are nocturnal and what I see on top of the carpet is excretement from them. They are small, black and kind of look like sesame seedsAfter vacuuming over and over , these little black things keep on coming upThank u ConstanceSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Thursday, February 16, 2023, 6:53 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

responder: Bill Gerth  Replied February 17, 2023, 11:50 AM EST
response: Hi again, Constance,  How about trying some silverfish sticky traps? If you do have silverfish, these should catch ones scooting around at night. Over time, you should start trapping out the silverfish, reducing their numbers or eliminating them.  Here is a link where you can purchase silverfish traps online or you could ask for them at your local hardware store or home improvement center... https://www.amazon.com/s?k=silverfish+trap&crid=3I53MUJ6B3WFC&sprefix=silverfish+trap%2Caps%2C232&ref=nb_sb_noss_1  Yours,

responder: The Question Asker Replied February 22, 2023, 2:28 PM EST
response: I have a video and picture of a live silverfish Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 8:44 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:  Dear Constance, Thank you for using Ask Extension. A request for support has been created and a representative will follow-up with you as soon as possible. Questions are usually answered within two business days. You can view this question's progress online. YOUR QUESTION #0090353: Silverfish in carpet? It is going on a yr now that we keep on getting these dark,hard black flecks coming up from the carpet(many look like burnt sesame seeds) We have had the carpet professionally cleaned and I vacuum at least every other day The dirt that is picked up is very minimal now We do have a crawl space under the house which is the breeding ground for spiders and mice HELP Ask Extension offers one-to-one expert answers from Cooperative Extension/University staff and volunteers within participating Land-Grant institutions across the United States. If you wish to provide additional comments or information regarding the issue, please login to your account for a complete archive of your prior questions and answers.  This message for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for personalized professional advice. For specific local information, contact your local county Cooperative Extension office or other qualified professionals. eXtension Foundation does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, professional services, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by eXtension Foundation, employees, suppliers, member universities, or other third parties through eXtension is solely at the user's own risk. All eXtension content and communication is subject to the Terms of Use which may be revised at any time.

responder: The Question Asker Replied February 22, 2023, 2:34 PM EST
response: I am trying to get the video to uSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:29 AM, Contance Tufte <<personal data hidden>> wrote:Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:24 AM, Contance Tufte <<personal data hidden>> wrote:I have a video and picture of a live silverfish Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 8:44 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:  Dear Constance, Thank you for using Ask Extension. A request for support has been created and a representative will follow-up with you as soon as possible. Questions are usually answered within two business days. You can view this question's progress online. YOUR QUESTION #0090353: Silverfish in carpet? It is going on a yr now that we keep on getting these dark,hard black flecks coming up from the carpet(many look like burnt sesame seeds) We have had the carpet professionally cleaned and I vacuum at least every other day The dirt that is picked up is very minimal now We do have a crawl space under the house which is the breeding ground for spiders and mice HELP Ask Extension offers one-to-one expert answers from Cooperative Extension/University staff and volunteers within participating Land-Grant institutions across the United States. If you wish to provide additional comments or information regarding the issue, please login to your account for a complete archive of your prior questions and answers.  This message for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for personalized professional advice. For specific local information, contact your local county Cooperative Extension office or other qualified professionals. eXtension Foundation does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, professional services, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by eXtension Foundation, employees, suppliers, member universities, or other third parties through eXtension is solely at the user's own risk. All eXtension content and communication is subject to the Terms of Use which may be revised at any time.

responder: The Question Asker Replied February 22, 2023, 2:34 PM EST
response: Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:24 AM, Contance Tufte <<personal data hidden>> wrote:I have a video and picture of a live silverfish Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 8:44 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:  Dear Constance, Thank you for using Ask Extension. A request for support has been created and a representative will follow-up with you as soon as possible. Questions are usually answered within two business days. You can view this question's progress online. YOUR QUESTION #0090353: Silverfish in carpet? It is going on a yr now that we keep on getting these dark,hard black flecks coming up from the carpet(many look like burnt sesame seeds) We have had the carpet professionally cleaned and I vacuum at least every other day The dirt that is picked up is very minimal now We do have a crawl space under the house which is the breeding ground for spiders and mice HELP Ask Extension offers one-to-one expert answers from Cooperative Extension/University staff and volunteers within participating Land-Grant institutions across the United States. If you wish to provide additional comments or information regarding the issue, please login to your account for a complete archive of your prior questions and answers.  This message for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for personalized professional advice. For specific local information, contact your local county Cooperative Extension office or other qualified professionals. eXtension Foundation does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, professional services, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by eXtension Foundation, employees, suppliers, member universities, or other third parties through eXtension is solely at the user's own risk. All eXtension content and communication is subject to the Terms of Use which may be revised at any time.

responder: The Question Asker Replied February 22, 2023, 3:00 PM EST
response: I don’t know what the last picture of a bug isI did find a very young dead silverfish on my stove yesterday. Kind of looked like he is just getting out of his larva stageSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:32 AM, Contance Tufte <<personal data hidden>> wrote:I am trying to get the video to uSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:29 AM, Contance Tufte <<personal data hidden>> wrote:Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:24 AM, Contance Tufte <<personal data hidden>> wrote:I have a video and picture of a live silverfish Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 8:44 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:  Dear Constance, Thank you for using Ask Extension. A request for support has been created and a representative will follow-up with you as soon as possible. Questions are usually answered within two business days. You can view this question's progress online. YOUR QUESTION #0090353: Silverfish in carpet? It is going on a yr now that we keep on getting these dark,hard black flecks coming up from the carpet(many look like burnt sesame seeds) We have had the carpet professionally cleaned and I vacuum at least every other day The dirt that is picked up is very minimal now We do have a crawl space under the house which is the breeding ground for spiders and mice HELP Ask Extension offers one-to-one expert answers from Cooperative Extension/University staff and volunteers within participating Land-Grant institutions across the United States. If you wish to provide additional comments or information regarding the issue, please login to your account for a complete archive of your prior questions and answers.  This message for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for personalized professional advice. For specific local information, contact your local county Cooperative Extension office or other qualified professionals. eXtension Foundation does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, professional services, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by eXtension Foundation, employees, suppliers, member universities, or other third parties through eXtension is solely at the user's own risk. All eXtension content and communication is subject to the Terms of Use which may be revised at any time.

responder: Bill Gerth  Replied February 22, 2023, 3:03 PM EST
response: Hi Constance, Is that from a silverfish trap you deployed? If so, looks like you are on the right track and may just need to keep trapping for a while until the numbers are lower or you are not catching any more. Cheers,

responder: The Question Asker Replied March 02, 2023, 10:24 AM EST
response: Your link is not working for meI now have an account with u and can’t get to the right pageSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Thursday, March 2, 2023, 7:17 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:HI Constance Tufte, An access link request for question #0090353 has been submitted on your behalf to Ask Extension at https://ask2.extension.org.To check the status of question #0090353, please create an account using the same email address to access your question.If you did not make the request, please delete and disregard this email. Your account is still secure and no one has been given access to the question. Someone could have mistakenly entered your email address.--