Silverfish Control
Rooty Hill

What are Silverfish?

Silverfish are pest that are commonly found in dwelling in drawers or boxes in garages and sheds. Silverfish are known for their destructive feeding habits, oftentimes ruining newspapers, clothing and wallpaper. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, especially 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 moist clothing.

They are not just crawlers but can dart off high as well without our naked eyes detecting. Apart from boxes and bookshelves, they’re also found in basements, attics, kitchens and bathrooms. Furthermore, silverfish are especially drawn to paper and damp clothing.

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

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish absorbs anything that contains polysaccharides, like starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. Both adults and larvae like to feed on carpeting, clothing, java, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well because these creatures feed on it due to the paste. Overall, anything that’s polysaccharide contents is considered food for these pests.

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 aforementioned, they may not impose any harm, however they are considered a nuisance and can be harmful to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

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

As above, silverfish enjoys moist, dark and cold locations. So, it is better to inspect the bathroom, 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 2 weeks to two months for silverfish eggs to hatch. Actually, the adult female and male carryout an interesting mating ritual which involves 3 phases that last over half an hour. The female silverfish is capable of laying out 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will flourish to develop into adults between 3 months to 3 decades.

Though they are responsible for household damages, silverfish holds no record to be transmitting diseases. On the other hand, they are food for other insects such as earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow lessen their brooding when you clean the household, it cannot 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 treatment.

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 extent of infestation
• A routine 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 support of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Blacktown, we guarantee free inspection offer and we will identify a recommended treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you employ?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas spray?

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. In a short amount of time, the water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Rooty Hill

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. We also have a staff of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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Our specialists will provide you with pest or insect identification methods and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home as well as in the work place. We are equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate course of action.

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The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest management services but commercial premises due to health and safety requirements will require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Blacktown, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we can create an annual program for our customers to reduce their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another benefit we offer is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we are equipped to effectively tackle all kinds of pest control issues you might encounter in the Rooty Hill area.

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