Silver fish in council flat UK?

Question

we have a really bad infestation, obviously been here b we moved in. i've been told that even if i do tell the council they wont do anything even though they destroy buildings by eating brickwork, is it true that they wont? and why the h**l do they think its a good idea to put a young family in a home full of bugs? surely they'd do something, if not for the structural risks then the health risks.

Answer 1

"are you telling me that every site i've read and teacher i've listened to have got it wrong?"

        I believe you have been misinformed. The nearest thing to the brick work they would eat would be the wallpaper I'm afraid. They survive on polysaccharides or starchy products. I doubt they would resort in eating brickwork either as they can actualy survive for around a year without eating. (see source below)

As for the Council doing anything to help you, I would waste your breath asking for their help. But you could always try emailing them just incase:

http://www.incommunities.co.uk/help-us-i...

Good luck

Answer 2

They don't eat brickwork, mainly sugar and cardboard.

http://www.congleton.gov.uk/?t=1295

Answer 3

Sounds like a call to the council and then the media if nothing happens.