Silverfish Control
Box Hill South

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever pulled a book off the shelf or may be opened an old wooden container only to get surprised while these white creepy creatures dart off? Well, we are talking about silverfish.

Homeowners often transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. When brought inside the home, cardboard boxes and plastic containers recently stored in infested areas can make it possible for the pests to spread. The pests will enter houses through foundation cracks, torn screens, or gaps around doors. Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also lure silverfish indoors.

Their existence is sometimes undetected and homeowners frequently transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. Once inside, they find a secure dark and damp place where they can nestle and breed, and over time spread anywhere. These pests will enter homes through base cracks, torn screens, or openings around doors. Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also lure silverfish inside. They are not known to spread illnesses but they are capable of triggering allergic reactions in certain people and further damage properties. Their presence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease due to their strange appearance.

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 carpet, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception too because these creatures feed on it because of the glue. Overall, anything that’s polysaccharide contents are 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 above, they may not inflict any injury, but they are regarded as a nuisance and can be unfavourable to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are parasitic insects and they move around so fast. Their main diet involves starch-rich matter and those that contain paste. Most people can easily identify their presence since they leave stains on clothing and wardrobes.

As aforementioned, silverfish enjoys moist, dark and cold areas. So, it is better to inspect the toilet, kitchen cupboards, underneath the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new infrastructures, massive numbers might be found in which masonry remains damp.

Silverfish eggs generally take within 14 Days to two months to incubate. Indeed, the female and male carry out a fascinating custom that includes 3 phases and might last over half an hour. The female silverfish lay around 60 eggs and stored in small crevices. At the end, once the eggs hatch, the nymphs will cope on its way to move toward becoming adults following after three months to three decades.

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

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow diminish their brooding when you clean the household, it can’t ensure that silverfish Infestation will be totally terminated. It will still be a wise choice if proficient irritation control administrations 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 at the comfort of your home, it is best to call the help of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, 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 products you employ?

The security of your pet is very important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects on humans.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas treated with a spray?

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a brief period duration, your carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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