Silverfish Control
Lilydale

What are Silverfish?

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

They are not just crawlers but can dart off high as well with our naked eyes detecting. Aside from boxes and bookshelves, they’re also found in basements, attics, kitchens and bathrooms. Moreover, silverfish are especially attracted to paper and moist clothing.

Silverfish do not transmit diseases, but the pests can trigger allergies in some people and additional damage possessions. Their presence occasionally attracts carpet beetles and causes unease because of 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, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception too because these creatures feed on it because of the paste. 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 located in basements and attics.

As aforementioned, they may not impose any harm, however they’re considered a nuisance and can be harmful to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are categorised as nocturnal pests and they move around so fast. Since they voraciously consume on starch-rich items and glue, most people can easily identify their presence since they leave stains on clothing and wardrobes.

They are found 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 in which masonry is still damp. During a famine, a silverfish may even attack leatherware and synthetic materials. Silverfish can live for a year or more without eating.

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to two months to hatch. In reality, the female and male carry out an exciting ritual which involves three phases and might last over half an hour. The feminine silverfish lay approximately 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. Finally, while the eggs hatch, the nymphs will operate on its way to be adults after three months to three years.

Though they’re accounted for household damages, silverfish retains no holds any document in transmitting diseases. On The alternative hand, they’re food for different insects like earwigs, home 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 choice if proficient irritation control administrations will be taken for silverfish treatment.

Here are some reasons why using a professional silverfish treatment is a good 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 help of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, we promise free inspection offer and we’ll identify a recommended treatment tailor-fit to your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is very important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Lilydale

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to offer affordable service for pest management. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and well being of your family as our main concern.

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Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as at work. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate methods of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Lilydale residential properties are required to have annual pest control services however commercial properties due to health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we can arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues you might encounter in the area of Lilydale.

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