Silverfish Control
Blackett

What are Silverfish?

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

Silverfish have been existing for a number of years, coexisting with historical animals. Which means, bugs like them have been walking round the earth for 400 million years! They are little, wingless insects, with the fish-like look and give off a feeling of becoming whitish-grey in color. They are benign and there has been no known evidence that they cause disorders or inflict poison, however, they are viewed as a pest in homes and organisations.

Their presence is sometimes undetected and homeowners frequently transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. Once inside, they find a safe dark and damp place where they can nestle and strain, and over time spread everywhere. These pests will enter houses through base cracks, torn screens, or gaps around doors. Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also lure silverfish indoors. They are not known to spread illnesses but they are capable of triggering allergic reactions in some people and further damage possessions. Their presence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease because of their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish consumes anything that contains polysaccharides, such as starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. Aside from that, they feed on carpeting, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well because these creatures feed on it because of the glue. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents are considered food for those pests.

Silverfish are cosmopolitan species, meaning to say, they are common and are found in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia and other parts of the Pacific. They live in moist areas that need a relative humidity between 75% and 95%. In urban areas, they can be located in basements and attics.

These domestic creepy crawlers are often found lurking in dark and sheltered areas in the household. Otherwise, they are likely hiding in between the nooks of the bookshelves, cabinets, cabinets and secluded places. They may not inflict any harm, and nothing has ever been recorded, however, they are considered a nuisance and may be destructive to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are nocturnal pests and they move around so quickly. Their main diet entails starch-rich matter and those that contain paste. Most people can easily identify their existence since they leave stains on clothing and wardrobes.

As aforementioned, silverfish loves damp, dark and cold areas. So, it’s better to inspect the bathroomkitchen cupboards, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers may be found where masonry is still damp.

It takes 2 weeks to two months for silverfish eggs to hatch. Actually, the adult male and female carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 phases that last over half an hour. The feminine silverfish is capable of laying out 60 eggs and deposited in little crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will thrive to develop into adults between 3 weeks to 3 years.

On the other hand, they’re food for other insects like earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Cleaning the house and surrounding areas do not completely eradicate silverfish. These pests are quite difficult to get rid of it requires assistance from pest control professionals. This is because no generic insecticides or pesticides can poison the silverfish brooding.

Here are a few reasons why having an expert silverfish therapy is the best 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 sort of treatment should be used

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

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatments you employ?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. We can assure you that any active component they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas that have been spray?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you possibly can. After a brief period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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A majority of homes are required to have annual pest control but commercial premises because of their safety and health regulations, need far more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can create an annual program for our clients to eliminate worries about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another benefit we offer is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to perform any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly handle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you can possibly experience in the area of Blackett.

We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatment) from returning to your home.