Silverfish Control
Ivanhoe

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever pulled a book off the shelf or even opened an old wooden box just to scream when these white creepy creatures dart off? Well, we’re talking about silverfish.

Silverfish have been existing for a number of years, coexisting with ancient animals. Which means, bugs like them have been walking around the ground for 400 million years! They are little, wingless insects, together with the fish-like look and give off a feeling of being whitish-grey in color. They are harmless and there has been no known proof that they cause disorders or inflict poison, however, they are seen as a pest in homes as well as organisations.

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

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish feed on anything that contains polysaccharides, such as starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. They are also known to feed on carpet, clothing, java, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers aren’t an exception as well because of the glue. Overall, anything that’s polysaccharide contents is 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 located in basements and attics.

As above, they may not inflict any harm, but they are considered a nuisance and may be unfavourable to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are parasitic insects and they move around so quickly. 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.

They are located hiding in dark and moist nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cabinets, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers may be found where masonry is still moist. 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 two months to hatch. Actually, the female and male carryout an interesting ritual which involves 3 phases and might last over 30 minutes. The female silverfish lay around 60 eggs and deposited in little crevices. Eventually, when the eggs hatch, the nymphs will work on its way to become adults following three months to three years.

Though they are accounted for family damages, silverfish retains no holds any record in transmitting diseases. On The alternative hand, they are food for different insects like earwigs, home centipedes, and spiders.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

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

Here are a few reasons why having an expert silverfish therapy is the very best 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 type 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 Eastern Suburbs, we promise free inspection offer and we will identify 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?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects to humans.

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a relatively short period of time, the carrier tap water has evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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A majority of homes will require annual pest control but commercial premises due to safety and health requirements require more frequent inspections.

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