Silverfish Control
Wentworth Point

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 has been on the planet millions of years ago before dinosaurs. Meaning, bugs like them have survived 400 million years! They are small wingless insects, with fish-like look and appear to be whitish-gray in color. They are 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 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 gaps 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 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, photos, 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.

Silverfish are common pest species and are abundant in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia and other parts of the Pacific. They inhabit moist areas with relative humidity between 75 percent and 95%.

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

These creepy crawlers are proven to be nocturnal and they move around quickly. Since they feed on starches and paste, most individuals will be aware of their presence when they see holes and yellowish stains on their clothing or wardrobes. They understand that silverfish is present.

They are located hiding in dark and moist nooks of the toilet, kitchen cupboards, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers may be found in which masonry is still damp. During a famine, a silverfish may even attack leatherware and synthetic materials. Silverfish can live for a year or more without eating.

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to two months to hatch. Actually, the adult female and male carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 stages and lasts over half an hour. The feminine silverfish is capable of laying out 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will thrive to develop into adults between 3 months to 3 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 clean the household, it can’t ensure that silverfish Infestation will be totally terminated. It will still be a wise choice if proficient irritation control administrations will be taken for silverfish treatment.

Here are some reasons why having a professional silverfish treatment is a fantastic initiative:

• Reduces the risk of infestation
• Monitors other related pest problems overtime
• They can determine the extent of infestation
• A routine treatment will keep the pest infestation to a minimum
• They know what sort of treatment should be used

If you speculate a silverfish infestation in the solace of your home, it’s ideal to call the assistance of an authorised pest control expert. Here at Local Pest Control Inner West, we guarantee free inspection offer and we will differentiate a prescribed treatment tailor-fit for your prerequisite or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to human beings.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas treated with a spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you are able to. In a short amount of time, the carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Wentworth Point

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

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Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes are required to have annual pest control but commercial buildings because of their health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Inner West, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are equipped to effectively handle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you may encounter in the area of Wentworth Point.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatment) from coming back to your property.