Silverfish Control
Waverley

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you open a book you found a little and white monster nestled in between the pages? That’s a silverfish. Commonly found in old boxes, drawers and bookshelves, these creatures are known to be harmful pests. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, particularly sugars and starches. They have voracious feeding habits, oftentimes ruining papers, clothing and wallpaper.

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

Silverfish don’t transmit diseases, but the pests can trigger allergies in some people and further damage possessions. Their existence occasionally attracts carpet beetles and causes unease because of their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish devours whatever contains polysaccharides, for instance, starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are used in book ties. Besides that, they feed on a floor covering, apparel, espresso, dandruff, stick, 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 glue. By and large, anything that has polysaccharide substance is seen as sustenance for these insects.

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 percent and 95%.

These national creepy crawlers are often found lurking in dark and sheltered areas in the household. If not, they are likely hiding between the nooks of the bookshelves, cupboards, closets and secluded places. They may not inflict any injury, and nothing has ever been recorded, however, they are considered a nuisance and may be destructive to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

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

As aforementioned, silverfish loves moist, dark and cold areas. So, it’s better to inspect the bathroom, kitchen cupboards, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are fresh buildings, large numbers could be found where masonry is still damp.

It takes 2 weeks to two months for silverfish eggs to hatch. In fact, the adult male and female carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 stages 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 grow into adults between 3 months to 3 years.

On the other hand, they are food for other insects like earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you could reduce their brooding while you wash the household, it can’t assure that silverfish infestation can be absolutely eliminated. It will nonetheless be a smart choice if professional pest control services can be obtained for silverfish remedy.

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 speculate a silverfish infestation in the solace of your home, it is best to call the aid of an authorised pest control expert. Here at Local Pest Control Randwick, we guarantee free inspection offer and we will distinguish a prescribed treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

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

What should I do if I happen to touch one 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 quickly as you are able to. In a short amount in time water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to offer affordable service for pest management. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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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 both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and suggest the appropriate methods of action.

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A majority of homes are required to have annual pest management services however commercial properties due to safety and health regulations will require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Randwick, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we can set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly tackle all kinds of pest control issues you can possibly experience in the Waverley area.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and specific treatment) from returning to your home.