Silverfish Control
Coogee

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you open a book you found a tiny and white creature nestled in between the pages? That’s a silverfish. Commonly found in old boxes, drawers and bookshelves, these creatures are known to be harmful pests. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, particularly sugars and starches. They have voracious feeding habits, oftentimes ruining papers, clothing and wallpaper.

Silverfish have been on the ground hundreds of thousands of years previously before dinosaurs. Meaning, insects like them have lived for 400 million years! They are small wingless bugs, with the fish-like look and are whitish-grey in colour. They are benign and there’d been no acknowledged proof that they cause diseases or introduce toxin, however, they are considered pests in houses and businesses.

Their existence is sometimes undetected and homeowners frequently transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. Once inside, they find a secure 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 some 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, like starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. They are also known to feed on carpet, clothing, java, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well due to the glue. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents is known as food for these insects.

These national creepy crawlers are often found in darkened and dark areas in the home. Otherwise, they are likely undisturbed in book shelves, cupboards, closets and secluded places.

As aforementioned, they may not inflict any harm, but they are considered a nuisance and can be unfavourable to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are classified as nocturnal pests and they move around so fast. Since they voraciously consume on starch-rich items and paste, most people can easily identify their presence since they leave stains on clothes and wardrobes.

They are located hiding in dark and damp nooks of the toilet, kitchen cabinets, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers may be found in which masonry is still moist. 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 two months to hatch. In fact, the male and female carryout an interesting ritual that involves 3 phases and may last over 30 minutes. The female silverfish lay about 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.

Regardless 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

Cleaning the house does not necessarily guarantee to lessen the amount of silverfish. Therefore, most homeowners seek advice to professional pest management services to implement a customised treatment focused on silverfish eradication.

Here are some reasons why using 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 routine 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 equipment. Silverfish can be tough to completely control this is especially true in homes which have wooden shingles on the roof. Additionally, a trained professional will be better because they’ll 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’s best to call the support of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Maroubra, we promise free Inspection offer and we will identify a recommended treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the products you employ?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects on humans.

What do I do if accidently touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you can. After a brief period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide low-cost service for pest management. We also have a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

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We are a specialist in developing efficient and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed to ensure the health and well-being of your family members as our main concern.

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Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as in the workplace. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and suggest the appropriate method of action.

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Most Coogee residential properties need annual pest control services but commercial buildings because of their health and safety requirements, need far more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Maroubra, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you may encounter in the Coogee area.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatment) from returning to your property.