Silverfish Control
Northwood

What are Silverfish?

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

Silverfish has been on the planet millions of years ago before dinosaurs. Meaning, bugs like them have lived 400 million years! They are small wingless insects, with fish-like appearance and appear to be whitish-gray in color. They are harmless and there have been no known evidence that they cause diseases or inject poison but then they are considered pests in homes and businesses.

Their existence is sometimes undetected and homeowners frequently transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. Once inside, they find a safe dark and damp place where they can nestle and breed, and over time spread everywhere. 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 indoors. They are not known to spread illnesses but they are capable of triggering allergic reactions in certain people and further damage possessions. Their presence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease due to 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 carpeting, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well due to the paste. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents is considered food for these pests.

These domestic creepy crawlers are often found in dark and sheltered areas in the household. Otherwise, they are likely undisturbed in book shelves, cabinets, cabinets and secluded places.

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

Spotting an Infestation

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

As previously mentioned, silverfish adores moist, dark and cold areas. Thus, it is smarter to assess the washroom, kitchen cabinets, under the sink, storage rooms and rooms. Typically, when there are new establishments, vast numbers might be found in which masonry is as moist?

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to two months to hatch. In fact, the adult male and female carryout an interesting mating ritual which involves 3 phases and lasts over 30 minutes. The feminine silverfish is capable of laying out 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will thrive to grow into adults between 3 months to 3 decades.

Though they are responsible for household damages, silverfish holds no record to be transmitting diseases. On the other hand, they are food for other insects like earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Cleaning the house and surrounding areas don’t completely eradicate silverfish. These pests are quite difficult to eliminate it requires assistance from pest management professionals. This is because no generic insecticides or pesticides can poison the silverfish brooding.

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

That being said, they can activate an allergic response in some people. Professionals have their own gear. Silverfish can be tough to completely control this is especially true in homes which have wooden shingles on the roof. Furthermore, a trained professional will be better because they will be able to help you identify and treat the areas where silverfish is residing. If you suspect a silverfish infestation at the comfort of your home, it’s best to call the help of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Lane Cove, we promise free Inspection offer and we’ll identify a recommended treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is very important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas that have been sprayed?

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. In a short amount in time carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a staff of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that are created to have a minimal environmental impact while delivering strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your area or your community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are developed with the health and well-being of your family being our primary concern.

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Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs both at home and in the work place. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate course of treatment.

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Most Northwood residential properties are required to have annual pest management services but commercial buildings, due to their health and safety requirements will require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Lane Cove, after an initial examination as well as treatment we are able to set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are equipped to effectively deal with all kinds of pest control issues you may encounter within the Northwood region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service to stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will all require different and individual treatment) from returning to your property.