Silverfish Control
Duffys Forest

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you open a book you found a little and white monster nestled in between the pages? That is a silverfish. Commonly found in old boxes, drawers and bookshelves, these creatures are known to be destructive pests. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, particularly sugars and starches. They have voracious feeding habits, oftentimes ruining papers, clothing and wallpaper.

Homeowners often transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. When brought inside the home, 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 gaps around doors. Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also lure silverfish indoors.

Silverfish do not transmit diseases, but the pests may trigger allergies in some people and additional damage properties. Their presence occasionally attracts carpet beetles and causes unease due to their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish absorbs anything that includes polysaccharides, like starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are available in book bindings. Apart from that, they feed on carpeting, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, a few paints, paper, pictures, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well due to the fact that these creatures feed on it due to the paste. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents are considered meals for those 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 injury, but they are regarded as a nuisance and may be unfavourable to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

These creepy crawlers are proven to be nocturnal and they move around so fast. Since they feed on starches and paste, most people become aware that should they see holes and yellowish stains on their clothes or wardrobes, they know that silverfish is the offender .

They are located hiding in dark and damp nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cupboards, 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 materials. Silverfish can live for a year or more without eating.

It takes 2 weeks to two months for silverfish eggs to hatch. Actually, the adult female and male 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 develop into adults between 3 weeks to 3 decades.

Though they are responsible for household damages, silverfish holds no record in transmitting diseases. On the other hand, they’re food for other insects such as earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow reduce their brooding when you clean the household, it cannot guarantee that silverfish infestation will be entirely eradicated. It will still be a wise choice if professional pest management services will be taken for silverfish therapy.

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 regular treatment will keep the pest infestation to a minimum
• They know what type of treatment should be used

If you speculate a silverfish infestation at the solace of your house, it is best to call the assistance of an authorised pest management expert. Here at Local Pest Control North Shore, we guarantee free inspection provide and we will differentiate a prescribed therapy tailor-fit for your prerequisite or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

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

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you possibly can. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Duffys Forest

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide low-cost service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology studies . They are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while delivering effective results in controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the pests that are predominantly present in your area or your community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home and in the work place. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and recommend appropriate methods of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties will require annual pest management services but commercial premises due to safety and health regulations require more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to create an annual program for our clients to eliminate worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we have the tools to tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you can possibly experience within the Duffys Forest region.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and unique treatments) from returning to your property.