Silverfish Control
Arndell Park

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you open a book you found a tiny and white monster nestled in between the pages? That’s a silverfish. Commonly found in old boxes, drawers and bookshelves, these animals are known to be destructive pests. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, especially sugars and starches. They have voracious feeding habits, oftentimes ruining papers, clothes and wallpaper.

Homeowners often transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. When brought inside the house, cardboard boxes and plastic containers recently stored in infested areas can allow the pests to spread. The pests will enter houses through foundation cracks, torn screens, or openings around doors. Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also lure silverfish indoors.

These creepy crawlers are cosmopolitan species found in America, Australia, Africa, Eurasia and other sections of the Pacific. They love to nestle moist areas where temperature is favourable, relatively humid between 75% and 95%. In urban areas specifically households, they are commonly found in attics, basements, bathtubs, sinks, kitchens, older books, and showers.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish devours whatever contains polysaccharides, as an instance, starches and dextrins in adhesives, which can be used in book ties. Besides that, they feed on a floor covering, apparel, espresso, dandruff, stay, hair, a few paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well as these pests feed on it because of the paste. By and large, anything that’s polysaccharide substance is seen as sustenance for these insects.

Silverfish are common insect species and are abundant in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia and other parts of the Pacific. They inhabit moist areas with relative humidity between 75% and 95%.

As above, they may not inflict any harm, but they are considered a nuisance and may be unfavourable to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

These creepy crawlers are proven to be nocturnal and they move around fast. Since they feed on starches and paste, most individuals will be conscious of their existence when they see holes and yellowish stains on their clothes or wardrobes. They understand that silverfish is present.

As above, silverfish likes moist, dark and cold locations. So, it’s better to inspect the toilet, kitchen closets, underneath the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new infrastructures, enormous numbers might be discovered in which masonry remains damp.

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to two months to hatch. In fact, the male and female carryout an interesting ritual that involves 3 phases and may last over half an hour. The female silverfish lay about 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. Finally, when the eggs hatch, the nymphs will work on its way to become adults following three months to three years.

Though they are responsible for household damages, silverfish holds no record to be transmitting diseases. On the other hand, they are food for other insects like earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Cleaning the house doesn’t necessarily guarantee to lessen the number of silverfish. Therefore, most homeowners seek advice to professional pest management services to implement a customised treatment focused on silverfish eradication.

Here are some reasons why using a professional silverfish treatment is a good initiative:

• Reduces the risk of infestation
• Monitors other related pest problems overtime
• They can determine the magnitude of infestation
• A routine treatment will keep the pest infestation to a minimum
• They know what type of treatment should be used

If you suspect a silverfish infestation at the comfort of your home, it is best to call the help of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, we guarantee free inspection offer and we will determine a recommended treatment tailor-fit to your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you use?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to humans.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been sprayed?

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you are able to. After a relatively short period of time, the carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Arndell Park

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide low-cost pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a staff of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we are aware of the pests that are predominantly found in your region or community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home as well as in the workplace. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best methods of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest control but commercial buildings because of their safety and health regulations will require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial examination and treatment, we will create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another great feature we can offer is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you might encounter in the Arndell Park area.

We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective solution that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and specific treatments) from coming back to your property.