Silverfish Control
Macquarie Links

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you start a book you found a tiny and white monster nestled in between the pages? That’s a silverfish. Commonly found in old boxes, drawers and bookshelves, these animals 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.

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 colour. They are benign and there have been no known evidence that they cause diseases or inject poison but then they are considered pests in homes and businesses.

Their existence is sometimes undetected and homeowners often 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 base 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 properties. Their presence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease because of their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish absorbs anything that includes polysaccharides, such as starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are available in book bindings. Aside from that, they feed on carpeting, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, a few paints, paper, images, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well because of the fact that these creatures feed on it due to the paste. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents are considered meals 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 inhabit moist areas with relative humidity between 75 percent and 95%.

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

Spotting an Infestation

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

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

Silverfish eggs usually take within two weeks to 2 months to hatch. In fact, the female and male carryout an interesting ritual that involves 3 phases and may last over 30 minutes. The female silverfish lay around 60 eggs and deposited in little crevices. Finally, when the eggs hatch, the nymphs will operate on its way to become adults after three months to three years.

Though they’re accounted for household damages, silverfish holds no holds any document in transmitting diseases. On The alternative hand, they are food for different insects such as earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Cleaning the house and surrounding regions do not completely eradicate silverfish. These pests are quite difficult to eliminate it requires assistance from pest management professionals. This is because no generic insecticides or pesticides can poison the silverfish brooding.

Here are some reasons why having 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 regular treatment will keep the pest infestation to a minimum
• They know what sort of treatment should be used

If you speculate a silverfish infestation at the solace of your house, it is best to call the aid of an authorised pest management expert. Here at Local Pest Control Ingleburn, we guarantee free inspection provide and we will differentiate a prescribed treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Macquarie Links

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable service for pest management. We also have a staff of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological studies . They are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while delivering strong control results on termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the species of pests that are present in your area or in your community.

We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and well being of your family as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home and at work. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate method of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Macquarie Links residential properties are required to have annual pest management services but commercial buildings because of their health and safety requirements will require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Ingleburn, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. 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 carry out any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

With our staff members being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are fully equipped to expertly handle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you may encounter within the Macquarie Links region.

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