Silverfish Control
Penshurst

What are Silverfish?

Have you pulled a book off the rack or even opened an old wooden box and just scream when these white unpleasant creatures dart off? We are referring to silverfish.

Silverfish have been existing for a number of years, coexisting with ancient animals. Which means, bugs like them have been walking around the earth 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’s been no known proof that they cause illnesses or inflict poison, however, then they are viewed as a pest in homes and organisations.

Silverfish do not transmit diseases, but the pests may trigger allergies in some people and further damage possessions. Their existence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease due to their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish consumes anything that contains polysaccharides, such as starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. Aside from that, they feed on carpet, clothing, java, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception too because these creatures feed on it because of the glue. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents are considered food 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 need a relative humidity between 75% and 95%. In urban areas, they can be located in basements and attics.

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

Spotting an Infestation

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

As aforementioned, silverfish enjoys moist, dark and cold areas. So, it’s better to inspect the bathroom, kitchen cupboards, underneath the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new infrastructures, enormous numbers might be found in which masonry remains damp.

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to two months to hatch. In fact, the female and male carryout an interesting ritual which involves 3 phases and may last over half an hour. The female silverfish lay about 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. Eventually, when the eggs hatch, the nymphs will work on its way to become adults after three months to three decades.

In spite of the fact that they are in charge of family damages, silverfish holds no record to transmit illnesses. Then again, they are sustenance for different insects like earwigs, home centipedes, and insects.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow diminish their brooding when you wash the household, it cannot ensure that silverfish Infestation will be wholly terminated. It will still be a wise decision if proficient annoyance control administrations will be taken for silverfish treatment.

Here are a few reasons why having an expert silverfish therapy is the 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 help of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Hurstville, we promise free inspection offer and we’ll identify a recommended treatment tailor-fit to your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you apply?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually 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 spray?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological studies and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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

At Local Pest Control Hurstville, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

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