Silverfish Control
Edmondson Park

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, especially sugars and starches. They have voracious feeding habits, oftentimes ruining papers, clothes and wallpaper.

Silverfish have been on the ground thousands and 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 appearance 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 may be considered pests in houses and businesses.

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 homes through base cracks, torn screens, or gaps around doors. Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also lure silverfish inside. They are not known to spread illnesses but they are capable of triggering allergic reactions in certain people and further damage properties. Their presence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease due to their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish absorbs 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 as well as these creatures feed on it because of the glue. Overall, anything that has 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.

As aforementioned, they may not inflict any injury, but they are regarded as a nuisance and may be unfavourable to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

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

As above, silverfish loves moist, dark and cold areas. They are found hiding in the nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cabinets, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, whenever there are new buildings, large numbers may be found in which masonry is still damp. During a famine, a silverfish may even attack leatherware and synthetic fabrics. Silverfish can live for a year or more without eating.

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to 2 months to hatch. Actually, the adult female and male carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 phases and lasts 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 flourish to grow into adults between 3 months to 3 years.

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

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

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

Here are some reasons why having 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 speculate a silverfish infestation in the solace of your house, it is ideal to call the assistance of an authorised pest control expert. Here at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, we guarantee free inspection provide and we will differentiate a prescribed treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatment you use?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. In a short amount of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Edmondson Park

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The majority of residential properties need annual pest control but commercial premises due to health and safety requirements require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we can arrange an annual schedule for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues you can possibly experience within the Edmondson Park region.

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