Silverfish Control
Kingsford

What are Silverfish?

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

They are not just crawlers but can dart off high as well without our naked eyes noticing. Apart from boxes and bookshelves, they’re also found in basements, attics, kitchens and bathrooms. Moreover, silverfish are especially drawn to paper and damp clothing.

These creepy crawlers are cosmopolitan species found in America, Australia, Africa, Eurasia and other parts of the Pacific. They love to nestle moist areas where temperature is favourable, relatively humid between 75% and 95%. In urban areas specifically households, they are generally found in attics, basements, bathtubs, sinks, kitchens, old books, and showers.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish consumes whatever that includes polysaccharides, such as starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are available in book bindings. Apart from that, they feed on carpet, clothing, java, dandruff, glue, hair, a few paints, paper, pictures, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception too due to the fact that these creatures feed on it because of the paste. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents are considered foods for those pests.

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

They nestle in dark and sheltered areas in the household. If not, they’re likely undisturbed in bookshelves, cupboards, closets and secluded places. They may not inflict any harm but they are considered a nuisance and can be destructive to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are classified as nocturnal pests and they go around so fast. Since they voraciously consume on starch-rich items and paste, most people can easily identify their existence because they leave stains on clothing and wardrobes.

As above, silverfish loves damp, dark and cold areas. So, it’s better to inspect the bathroom, kitchen cupboards, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers may be found where masonry remains damp.

It takes 2 weeks to two months for silverfish eggs to hatch. In fact, the adult male and female carryout an interesting mating ritual which involves 3 stages that last over 30 minutes. The feminine silverfish is effective at putting out 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will flourish to develop into adults between 3 months to 3 decades.

On the other hand, they’re food for other insects like earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

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

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 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 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 Maroubra, we guarantee free inspection offer and we will determine a recommended treatment tailor-fit to your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to human beings.

What do I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas sprayed?

It’s only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. After a brief period in time carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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