Silverfish Control
Hawthorn East

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you start 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 creatures 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.

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

Their presence 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 everywhere. These pests will enter houses through foundation 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 some people and further damage possessions. Their presence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease because of their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

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

Silverfish are common pest species and are abundant in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia and other parts of the Pacific. They occupy moist areas with relative humidity between 75% and 95%.

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

Spotting an Infestation

These creepy crawlers are known to be nocturnal and they move around fast. Since they feed on starches and paste, most people will be aware of their presence when they see holes and yellow stains on their clothes or wardrobes. They understand that silverfish is present.

As above, silverfish loves moist, dark and cold areas. 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.

It takes 2 weeks to 2 months for silverfish eggs to hatch. Actually, the adult male and female carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 stages that last over 30 minutes. The female 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 weeks to 3 years.

On the other hand, they’re food for other insects such as earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow lessen their brooding when you clean the household, it can’t guarantee that silverfish infestation will be completely eradicated. It will still be a wise decision if professional pest management services will be taken for silverfish therapy.

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 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 in 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 promise free inspection offer and we will identify a recommended treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatment you use?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose harm 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 accidentally touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you are able to. After a brief period in time water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and can provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies . They are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how 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 problem with pests, and provide the best methods of treatment.

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The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest control services but commercial buildings due to safety and health regulations, need far more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to create an annual program for our customers to reduce their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

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We’ll provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and individual treatment) from coming back to your home.