Silverfish Control
Ropes Crossing

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you start a book you found a tiny and white monster nestled in between the pages? That’s 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, clothing 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 look and are whitish-grey in colour. They are harmless and there’d been no recognised proof that they cause diseases or introduce poison, however, they are considered pests in houses and businesses.

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, bathrooms, bathrooms, sinks, kitchens, older books, and showers.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish feed on anything that contains polysaccharides, like starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. They are also known to feed on carpet, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well because of the glue. Overall, anything that’s polysaccharide contents is considered food for these insects.

These neighbourhood dreadful creatures regularly nestled in dim and safe areas in the household. If not, they are likely undisturbed in book racks, organizers, storage rooms and segregated spots.

They nestle in dark and sheltered areas in the household. Otherwise, they are likely undisturbed in bookshelves, cupboards, closets and gated areas. They may not impose any harm but they are considered a nuisance and can be destructive to any possessions.

Spotting an Infestation

These creepy crawlers are known to be nocturnal and they move around fast. Since they feed on starches and paste, most individuals will be conscious of their existence when they see holes and yellowish stains on their clothing or wardrobes. They understand that silverfish is present.

As above, silverfish loves moist, dark and cold locations. They are found hiding in the nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cupboards, 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.

It takes two weeks to 2 months for silverfish eggs to hatch. In fact, the adult female and male carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 phases that last over 30 minutes. The female silverfish is effective at putting out 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will flourish to develop into adults between 3 weeks to 3 years.

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, home centipedes, and spiders.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Cleaning the house doesn’t necessarily guarantee to lessen the amount of silverfish. Therefore, most homeowners seek advice to professional pest control services to implement a customised treatment focused on silverfish eradication.

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 magnitude 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 at the comfort of your home, it’s 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

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

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

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

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you possibly can. After a brief period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

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Most Ropes Crossing residential properties are required to have annual pest control however commercial properties because of their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we can set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

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

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