Silverfish Control
Haorningsea 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 creatures 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 present 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, together with the fish-like appearance and give off a feeling of being whitish-grey in color. They are benign and there has been no known evidence that they cause disorders or inflict poison, however, they are seen as a pest in homes as well as organisations.

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 families, they are commonly found in attics, basements, bathtubs, sinks, kitchens, old 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. Both adults and larvae like to feed on carpeting, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well because these creatures feed on it because of the paste. Overall, anything that’s polysaccharide contents is considered food for these pests.

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 regarded as a nuisance and may be unfavourable to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

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

As aforementioned, silverfish enjoys moist, dark and cold areas. So, it’s better to inspect the toilet, kitchen closets, underneath the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new infrastructures, massive numbers may be discovered in which masonry remains damp.

It takes two weeks to two months for silverfish eggs to hatch. In fact, the adult male and female carryout an interesting mating ritual which involves 3 stages that last over 30 minutes. The feminine silverfish is capable of laying 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.

In spite of the fact that they are in charge of family damages, silverfish holds no record to transmit illnesses. Then again, they are sustenance for different insects like earwigs, home centipedes, and insects.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow diminish their brooding when you wash the household, it cannot ensure that silverfish Infestation will be totally terminated. It will still be a wise decision if proficient annoyance control administrations will be taken for silverfish treatment.

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

That being said, they can trigger an allergic response in some people. Professionals have their own equipment. Silverfish can be difficult to completely control this is especially true in homes which have wooden shingles on the roof. Furthermore, a trained professional will be better because they will have the ability to help you identify and treat the areas where silverfish is living. 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’ll 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 use?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas spray?

This is only 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 water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

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A majority of homes need annual pest control services however commercial properties due to safety and health regulations, need far more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial examination and treatment, we can arrange an annual schedule for our clients , which will eliminate worries about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can offer is visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they have the tools to deal with all kinds of pest control issues you may encounter in the Haorningsea Park area.

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