Silverfish Control
St Marys

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you start a book you found a little and white monster 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, clothes and wallpaper.

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 appearance 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.

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

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish consumes anything that contains polysaccharides, like starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. Both adults and larvae love to feed on carpeting, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well because these creatures feed on it due to the paste. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents is regarded as food for these pests.

These local dreadful creatures regularly nestled in dim and secure areas in the household. If not, they are likely undisturbed in publication racks, organizers, storage rooms and segregated spots.

As aforementioned, they may not impose any harm, however they’re considered a nuisance and can be destructive to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are known to be nocturnal and they move around so quickly. Since they feed on starches and paste, most people become mindful that should they see openings and yellowish stains on their attire or cupboards, they know that silverfish is the offender.

As aforementioned, silverfish enjoys moist, dark and cold locations. So, it is better to inspect the bathroom, kitchen cupboards, underneath the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new infrastructures, massive numbers may be found in which masonry remains damp.

It takes two weeks to 2 months for silverfish eggs to hatch. Actually, the adult female and male carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 stages that last over 30 minutes. The female silverfish is capable of laying out 60 eggs and deposited in little crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will flourish to develop into adults between 3 weeks to 3 years.

On the other hand, they’re food for other insects such as earwigs, home centipedes, and spiders

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow diminish their brooding when you wash 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 having a professional silverfish treatment is a fantastic 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 sort of treatment should be used

If you suspect a silverfish infestation in the comfort of your home, it’s best to call the help of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control St Marys, we promise free inspection offer and we will identify a recommended treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

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

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a relatively short period in time water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

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We are a specialist in developing new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are designed with the health and well-being of your family as our main concern.

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Most St Marys residential properties need annual pest control services however commercial properties due to health and safety requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control St Marys, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to create an annual program for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly handle all kinds of pest control issues that you might encounter within the St Marys region.

We will provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatments) from coming back to your home.