Silverfish Control
Prospect

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

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

Their presence is sometimes undetected and homeowners frequently transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. Once inside, they find a secure dark and damp place where they can nestle and breed, and over time spread anywhere. These pests will enter houses through foundation cracks, torn screens, or openings around doors. Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also lure silverfish indoors. 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 devours whatever contains polysaccharides, for example, starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are used in book ties. Besides that, they feed on a floor covering, apparel, espresso, dandruff, stay, hair, a few paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well as these pests feed on it because of the paste. By and large, anything that has polysaccharide substance is seen as sustenance for these insects.

Silverfish are cosmopolitan species, meaning to say, they are common and are found in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia and other parts of the Pacific. They live in moist areas that require a relative humidity between 75% and 95%. In urban areas, they can be found in basements and attics.

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

Spotting an Infestation

These creepy crawlers are known to be nocturnal and they move around quickly. Since they feed on starches and paste, most individuals will be aware of their presence when they see holes and yellow stains on their clothes or wardrobes. They understand that silverfish is present.

They are located hiding in dark and damp nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cupboards, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers may be found in which 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.

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to 2 months to hatch. Actually, the adult male and female carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 stages and lasts over 30 minutes. The feminine silverfish is effective at putting out 60 eggs and deposited in little crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will thrive to develop into adults between 3 weeks to 3 years.

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

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Cleaning the house and surrounding areas don’t completely eradicate silverfish. These pests are quite difficult to get rid of it requires assistance from pest control 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 fantastic initiative:

• Reduces the risk of infestation
• Monitors other related pest problems overtime
• They can determine the extent of infestation
• A regular treatment will keep the pest infestation to a minimum
• They know what sort of treatment should be used

If you suspect a silverfish infestation in the comfort of your home, it’s best to call the help of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Blacktown, 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 apply?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you possibly can. After a relatively short period in time carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we are aware of the insects that are most commonly present in your area or community.

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Most Prospect residential properties will require annual pest management services however commercial properties because of their safety and health regulations, need far more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Blacktown, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we will set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly handle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you might encounter within the Prospect region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatments) from coming back to your property.