Silverfish Control
Forest Glen

What are Silverfish?

Silverfish are pest that are commonly found in dwelling in boxes or drawers in sheds and garages. Silverfish are known for their destructive feeding habits, oftentimes ruining papers, clothing and wallpaper. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, especially sugars and starches. Cellulose, shampoos, glue in books, linen, silk and dead insects may be food sources. These white creepy creatures can dart off easily. They are mostly found in basements, attics, kitchens and baths. Furthermore, silverfish are especially attracted to paper and moist clothing.

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’re benign and there have been no known evidence that they cause diseases or inject poison but then they’re considered pests in homes and businesses.

Their presence is sometimes undetected and homeowners often transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. Once inside, they find a safe dark and damp place where they can nestle and breed, and over time spread anywhere. These pests will enter homes through foundation cracks, torn screens, or openings around doors. Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also lure silverfish inside. They are not known to spread illnesses but they are capable of triggering allergic reactions in certain people and further damage properties. Their presence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease because of 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, images, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well because of the fact that these creatures feed on it due to the paste. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents are considered foods 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 found 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

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

As aforementioned, silverfish loves damp, dark and cold locations. They are found hiding in the nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cabinets, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, whenever there are new buildings, large amounts may be found in which masonry is still damp. 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 2 months to hatch. Actually, the female and male carryout an interesting ritual that involves 3 phases and might last over half an hour. The female silverfish lay around 60 eggs and deposited in little crevices. Eventually, when the eggs hatch, the nymphs will operate 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

Cleaning the house doesn’t necessarily guarantee to lessen the number of silverfish. Therefore, most homeowners seek advice to professional pest control services to implement a customised treatment focused on silverfish eradication.

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 type of treatment should be used

That being said, they could trigger an allergic reaction 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 living. If you suspect a silverfish infestation in the comfort of your home, it is best to call the support of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Hills District, we guarantee free Inspection offer and we’ll determine a recommended treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is extremely 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 by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to human beings.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas sprayed?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you are able to. After a brief period of time, the carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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Most Forest Glen residential properties need annual pest control services but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health regulations will require more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control Hills District, after an initial inspection and treatment, we will create an annual program for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another great feature we can offer is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly deal with every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you may encounter in the area of Forest Glen.

We’ll offer you an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service to keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and specific treatments) from returning to your home.