Silverfish Control
Carnes Hill

What are Silverfish?

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

Silverfish has been on the planet millions of years ago before dinosaurs. Meaning, bugs like them have survived 400 million years! They are small wingless insects, with fish-like appearance and appear to be whitish-gray in color. They’re benign and there have been no known evidence that they cause diseases or inject poison but then they’re considered pests in homes and businesses.

These creepy crawlers are cosmopolitan species found in America, Australia, Africa, Eurasia and different 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, bathrooms, bathrooms, sinks, kitchens, old books, and showers.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish absorbs anything that includes polysaccharides, like starches and dextrins in adhesives, which can be found in book bindings. Apart from that, they feed on carpeting, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, a few paints, paper, images, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well because of the fact that these creatures feed on it because of the paste. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents are considered meals for those pests.

Silverfish are common pest 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 aforementioned, they may not inflict any injury, but they are considered a nuisance and can be unfavourable to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are classified as nocturnal pests and they go around so quickly. Since they voraciously consume on starch-rich items and glue, most people can easily identify their existence because they leave stains on clothing and wardrobes.

As above, silverfish loves moist, dark and cold areas. So, it is better to inspect the bathroom, kitchen cupboards, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are fresh buildings, large numbers could be found in which masonry is still damp.

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to 2 months to hatch. In fact, the adult male and female carryout an interesting mating ritual which involves 3 phases and lasts over 30 minutes. The female silverfish is effective at putting out 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will flourish to develop into adults between 3 weeks to 3 decades.

On the other hand, they are food for other insects such as earwigs, home centipedes, and spiders

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you can reduce their brooding while you wash the household, it can’t assure that silverfish infestation can be absolutely eliminated. It will nevertheless be a smart choice if professional pest control services can be taken for silverfish remedy.

Here are some reasons why using a professional silverfish treatment is a fantastic 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 on the comfort of your home, it’s far better to ask for the help of a certified pest control expert. Here at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, we guarantee free inspection provide and we are able to perceive the best remedy tailor-fit for your requirement or challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the products you apply?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to humans.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas treated with a spray?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. In a short amount duration, your water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Carnes Hill

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact while delivering powerful results for controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we are aware of the species of pests that are present in your area or in your community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control solutions, including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and wellbeing of your family being our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs both at home and at work. We are equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate method of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes will require annual pest control services but commercial premises because of their safety and health requirements, need far more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we can set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we are fully equipped to expertly tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you may encounter in the area of Carnes Hill.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will all require different and unique treatments) from coming back to your property.