Pest guide
Firebrat
Thermobia domestica
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Clean and assess conditions near heat sources.
- Potential harm
Feeds on starch, paper and food residues
- What to expect
Possible response: Clean and assess conditions near heat sources. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Firebrat (Thermobia domestica). Typical location: Hot areas. Potential harm: Feeds on starch, paper and food residues. Possible response: Clean and assess conditions near heat sources.
Facts
- Latin name
- Thermobia domestica
- English name
- Firebrat
- Preferred conditions
- Hot areas
- Life cycle
- Varies with conditions and life stage
Response and treatment
Clean and assess conditions near heat sources
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.