Silverfish Control
Sylvania Waters

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you start 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 destructive pests. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, particularly sugars and starches. They have voracious feeding habits, oftentimes ruining papers, clothes and wallpaper.

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

These disagreeable crawlers are globally recognized and are found in America, Australia, Africa, Eurasia and different portions of the Pacific. They settle in damp areas in which the temperature is suitable for them, generally humid and about 75% and 95% in temperature. In Urban areas particularly households, they are generally found in storage rooms, bathrooms, bathrooms, sinks, kitchens, old books, and showers.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish absorbs anything that contains polysaccharides, such as starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. Apart from that, they feed on carpeting, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception too as these creatures feed on it because of the glue. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents are considered food for those 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 located in basements and attics.

As aforementioned, they may not inflict any injury, but they are regarded as a nuisance and may be unfavourable to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

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

As aforementioned, silverfish loves damp, dark and cold locations. So, it is better to inspect the bathroomkitchen cupboards, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers could be found where masonry remains damp.

Silverfish eggs generally take within 14 Days to 2 months to incubate. Indeed, the female and male carry out a fascinating habit that includes 3 stages and may last over half an hour. The female silverfish lay around 60 eggs and kept in tiny crevices. At the end, when the eggs hatch, the nymphs will deal on its way to move toward becoming adults after after three months to three years.

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

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow diminish their brooding when you clean the household, it cannot ensure that silverfish Infestation will be totally terminated. It will still be a wise decision if proficient annoyance control administrations will be taken for silverfish treatment.

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 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 Caringbah, we guarantee free inspection offer and we’ll identify a recommended treatment tailor-fit to your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

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

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

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as fast as you are able to. In a short amount duration, your water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Sylvania Waters

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can offer affordable pest control services. We also have a staff of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments created to have a minimal environmental impact while delivering effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly present in your local area or community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs both at home and in the work place. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate course of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Sylvania Waters residential properties are required to have annual pest management services but commercial premises because of their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Caringbah, after an initial inspection and treatment, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another benefit we offer is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly tackle all kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter in the area of Sylvania Waters.

We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to keep any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and unique treatments) from coming back to your property.