Silverfish Control
Russell Lea

What are Silverfish?

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

Homeowners often transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. When brought inside the house, cardboard boxes and plastic containers recently stored in infested areas can make it possible for the pests to spread. The pests will enter houses through foundation cracks, torn screens, or openings around doors. Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also lure silverfish indoors.

Silverfish don’t 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 feed on anything that contains polysaccharides, like starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. They are also known to feed on carpet, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers aren’t an exception as well due to the paste. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents is known as 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 need a relative humidity between 75% and 95%. In urban areas, they can be found in basements and attics.

As previously mentioned, they may not cause massive damage, however, they are viewed as a hassle and can deem damage to any products.

Spotting an Infestation

These creepy crawlers are known to be nocturnal and they move around fast. Since they feed on starches and paste, most people will be conscious of their existence when they see holes and yellowish stains on their clothing or wardrobes. They understand that silverfish is present.

As aforementioned, silverfish loves damp, dark and cold areas. They are found hiding in the nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cabinets, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when 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. In fact, the female and male carryout an interesting ritual which involves 3 phases and might last over half an hour. The female silverfish lay around 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. Finally, when the eggs hatch, the nymphs will work on its way to become adults following three months to three years.

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 pests like earwigs, home centipedes, and insects.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow lessen their brooding when you clean the household, it can’t guarantee that silverfish infestation will be entirely eradicated. It will still be a wise decision if specialist pest management services 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 extent 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 could trigger an allergic response in some people. Professionals have their own gear. Silverfish can be difficult to completely control this is especially true in homes that have wooden shingles on the roof. Additionally, a trained professional will be better because they’ll have the ability to help you identify and treat the areas where silverfish is living. 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 Inner West, we guarantee free Inspection offer and we will determine a recommended treatment tailor-fit to your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatment you use?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

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 happen to touch one of the areas treated with a spray?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. In a short amount duration, your water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Russell Lea

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable service for pest management. We also have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the pests that are predominantly found in your region or community.

We specialize in the development of innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed with the health and well being of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate course of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Russell Lea residential properties are required to have annual pest management services but commercial premises, due to their safety and health regulations require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Inner West, after an initial inspection and treatment, we will set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they have the tools to deal with all kinds of pest control problems you may encounter in the Russell Lea area.

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