Silverfish Control
West Pennant Hills

What are Silverfish?

Silverfish are pest that are commonly found in dwelling in boxes or drawers in garages and sheds. Silverfish are known for their destructive feeding habits, oftentimes ruining newspapers, clothing and background. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, particularly sugars and starches. Cellulose, shampoos, paste in books, linen, silk and dead insects may be food sources. These white creepy creatures can dart off easily. They are mostly found in basements, attics, kitchens and bathrooms. Furthermore, silverfish are especially attracted to paper and damp clothing.

They are not just crawlers but can dart off high as well without our naked eyes noticing. Aside from boxes and bookshelves, they are also located in basements, attics, kitchens and bathrooms. Moreover, silverfish are especially drawn to paper and moist clothing.

Their existence is sometimes undetected and homeowners often transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. Once inside, they find a safe dark and damp place where they can nestle and breed, and over time spread anywhere. 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 inside. They are not known to spread illnesses but they are capable of triggering allergic reactions in some people and further damage properties. Their presence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease due to their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish consumes whatever that includes polysaccharides, such as starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are available in book bindings. Apart from that, they feed on carpet, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, a few paints, paper, pictures, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception too due to the fact that these creatures feed on it because of the paste. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents are considered meals for those pests.

These neighbourhood dreadful creatures regularly nestled in dim and secure places in the household. Otherwise, they are likely undisturbed in publication racks, organizers, storage rooms and segregated spots.

As previously mentioned, they may not cause large damage, however, they are viewed as an annoyance and can deem damage to any items.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are parasitic insects and they move around so fast. 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 above, silverfish loves moist, dark and cold areas. So, it is better to inspect the bathroom, kitchen closets, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are fresh buildings, large numbers could be found where masonry remains 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 stages and lasts over 30 minutes. The feminine silverfish is capable of laying out 60 eggs and deposited in little 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 like earwigs, home centipedes, and spiders

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow lessen their brooding when you wash the household, it can’t guarantee that silverfish infestation will be entirely eradicated. It will still be a wise decision if specialist pest management services will be taken for silverfish therapy.

Here are some reasons why having 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 in the comfort of your home, it is best to call the help of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Carlingford, we promise free inspection offer and we’ll identify a recommended treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the products you use?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to human beings.

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you can. In a short amount of time, the water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control West Pennant Hills

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Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home and in the work place. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate methods of action.

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With our staff members being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they are equipped to effectively deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you may encounter in the West Pennant Hills area.

We will provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will all require different and specific treatment) from returning to your property.