Silverfish Control
Werrington County

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you open a book you found a little and white creature nestled in between the pages? That’s a silverfish. Commonly found in old boxes, drawers and bookshelves, these animals are known to be destructive pests. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, especially 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 appearance and appear to be whitish-gray in color. They’re 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 due to their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

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

These house bugs are often found in dark and sheltered regions in the home. Otherwise, they are likely undisturbed in bookshelves, cabinets, cabinets and secluded locations.

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

Spotting an Infestation

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

As aforementioned, silverfish loves damp, dark and cold areas. They’re found hiding in the nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cabinets, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, whenever there are new buildings, large amounts 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.

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to 2 months to hatch. In fact, the adult male and female carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 stages and lasts over half an hour. The feminine silverfish is capable of laying out 60 eggs and deposited in little crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will thrive to grow into adults between 3 months to 3 decades.

On the other hand, they are food for other insects such as earwigs, home centipedes, and spiders

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you can 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 taken for silverfish remedy.

Here are some reasons why having 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 is best to call the support of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Penrith, we guarantee free inspection offer and we’ll determine a recommended treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatments you apply?

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

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

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas 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 brief period duration, your water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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