Silverfish Control
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What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you open a book you found a little 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 destructive pests. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, particularly sugars and starches. They have voracious feeding habits, oftentimes ruining papers, clothing and wallpaper.

Silverfish have been on the earth hundreds of thousands of years in the past before dinosaurs. Meaning, insects like them have lived for 400 million years! They are small wingless bugs, with the fish-like look and are whitish-grey in colour. They are benign and there had been no acknowledged proof that they cause diseases or introduce poison, however, they are considered pests in homes and businesses.

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

Silverfish in Australian Households

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

These house bugs are often found in dark and sheltered regions in the home. If not, they are likely undisturbed in bookshelves, cupboards, closets and secluded locations.

These national creepy crawlers are often found lurking in dark and sheltered areas in the home. If not, they are likely hiding between the nooks of the bookshelves, cabinets, cabinets and secluded places. They may not inflict any injury, and nothing has ever been recorded, however, they are considered a nuisance and can be harmful to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are proven to be nocturnal and they move around so fast. Since they feed on starches and glue, most people become mindful that if they see openings and yellowish stains on their attire or closets, they know that silverfish is the offender.

They are found hiding in dark and moist nooks of the toilet, kitchen cupboards, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers may be found where masonry is still moist. During a famine, a silverfish may even attack leatherware and synthetic materials. Silverfish can live for a year or more without eating.

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

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

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

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

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 on the comfort of your home, it is far better to ask for the support of a certified pest control expert. Here at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, we promise free inspection offer and we are able to comprehend the best remedy tailor-fit to your requirement or challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

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The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control services however commercial properties due to safety and health requirements require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to create an annual program for our customers to reduce their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

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We will provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and specific treatments) from returning to your home.