Control paperfish properly—instead of treating the wrong problem

Paperfish are increasingly relevant material pests in indoor environments. They can damage paper, cardboard, books, wallpaper, and labels, and also occur in dry, normally heated homes, offices, hotels, archives, and storage areas.

That is precisely one of the greatest challenges: measures frequently recommended for silverfish do not automatically work against paperfish. If the species are confused, the wrong strategy may be used for months.

The online training course “Expertise: Paperfish” shows you how to reliably identify the species, systematically record an infestation, and develop a long-term effective pest control strategy. You will also learn how to use suitable products professionally and document the measures carried out in a traceable, audit-ready manner.

What you will learn

• Safely distinguish paperfish from silverfish, firebrats, and four-lined silverfish.
• Understand biology and behavior and derive the appropriate pest control strategy.
• Systematically record an infestation and monitor it using a monitoring point plan, monitoring point list, and trend analysis.
• Plan pest control in line with work steps B.2.1 to B.2.9 of the Technical Rules and Standards for Pest Control.
• Select suitable products and methods based on sound reasoning and clearly assign responsibilities.
• Correctly dose and professionally apply products from the Kaeferling Pro range.
• Use biocidal products safely and in compliance with the law, taking into account the user group, the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, and relevant standards.
• Prevent re-infestation through incoming goods inspections, quarantine, service contracts, and continuous monitoring.
• Take industry requirements such as HACCP, IFS, BRCGS, and AIB into account.

Course content: 10 chapters + final exam

1. Why paperfish are an issue
2. Biology and behavior of paperfish
3. Safely distinguishing paperfish and similar species
4. Detecting, inspecting, and assessing infestations
5. Strategy based on the Technical Rules and Standards for Pest Control
6. Responsibilities, procedures, and product knowledge
7. Safe and legally compliant application
8. Prevention, follow-up care, and service contract
9. Industry-specific requirements
10. Practical workflow and case studies
    + Final exam with certificate of attendance and achievement
    

Who is the training suitable for?

• Pest control professionals and specialist companies
• Facility and building management
• Property management and residential property services
• Archives, libraries, and museums
• Hospitality and food service
• Quality and hygiene officers
• Caretaking and building services

No prior knowledge is required. The course starts with the biological and technical fundamentals and guides you step by step through a complete, TRNS-compliant workflow.

Your format—flexible and practical

• 10 easy-to-understand video lessons with a total duration of approx. 91 minutes
• Practical footage, graphics and concrete application examples
• 11 PDF course scripts for reviewing, printing and sharing with your team
• Knowledge checks after each chapter
• Checklists and templates for recording findings, monitoring-point plans and documentation
• Final exam with 28 multiple-choice questions plus matching and case-study exercises
• Unlimited access on all devices
• Learn independently of time and location, at your own pace

Why this training?

• Technically sound: The content is based on the technical rules and standards governing professional pest control.
• Practical: Concrete work steps, monitoring concepts, documentation templates and three detailed case studies make practical implementation easier.
• Reliable identification: You will learn to reliably distinguish paperfish from silverfish and similar species, helping you avoid costly incorrect control measures.
• Audit-ready documentation: A monitoring-point plan, monitoring-point list and trend analysis support transparent documentation for HACCP, IFS, BRCGS and AIB.
• All-in-one: The training combines biological expertise with practical product knowledge from the Kaeferling Pro range—from gel baits and protected bait stations to monitoring traps and sealing materials.

Your qualification

After passing the final exam with at least 75%, you will receive a certificate of participation and achievement from Kaeferling Academy as proof of the professional knowledge you have acquired.

Book “Professional expertise: Paperfish” now, learn to identify paperfish reliably and develop professional, long-term effective control measures.

Technical details

• Format: Digital online course with videos, PDF course scripts and knowledge checks
• Scope: 10 chapters + final exam
• Video duration: Approx. 91 minutes
• Materials: 11 PDF course scripts, plus checklists and templates
• Exam: 28 multiple-choice questions, matching and case-study exercises worth a total of 58 points
• Pass mark: At least 75%
• Access: Immediately after purchase
• Access period: Unlimited
• Use: Anytime and on all devices
• Certificate: Certificate of participation and achievement
• Target audience: Businesses and professional users