Silverfish Control
Warriewood

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever wondered that when you open 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 destructive pests. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, particularly sugars and starches. They have voracious feeding habits, oftentimes ruining papers, clothing and wallpaper.

Silverfish has been on the planet millions of years ago before dinosaurs. Meaning, bugs like them have lived 400 million years! They are small wingless insects, with fish-like look and appear to be whitish-gray in colour. They’re harmless and there have been no known evidence that they cause diseases or inject poison but then they’re considered pests in homes and businesses.

Silverfish don’t transmit diseases, but the pests may trigger allergies in some people and further damage possessions. Their existence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease because of their strange appearance.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish devours whatever comprises polysaccharides, for example, starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are used in book ties. Besides that, they feed on a floor covering, apparel, espresso, dandruff, stick, hair, a few paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well as these pests feed on it because of the paste. By and large, anything that has polysaccharide substance is viewed as sustenance for these pests.

Silverfish are common insect 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%.

These domestic creepy crawlers are often found lurking in dark and sheltered areas in the home. If not, they are likely hiding between the nooks of the bookshelves, cabinets, cabinets and secluded places. They may not inflict any harm, and nothing has ever been recorded, however, they are regarded as a nuisance and can be harmful to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are nocturnal pests and they move around so quickly. Their main diet entails starch-rich matter and those that contain paste. Most people can easily identify their presence since they leave stains on clothing and wardrobes.

They are found hiding in dark and damp 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 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 2 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 around 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.

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

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you may somehow lessen their brooding when you clean the household, it cannot guarantee that silverfish infestation will be completely eradicated. It will still be a wise choice if specialist pest management services will be taken for silverfish therapy.

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 type of treatment should be used

If you suspect a silverfish infestation at the comfort of your home, it is best to call the help of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, 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?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

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 accidently touch any of the areas sprayed?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Warriewood

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a staff of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology studies . They are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and well being of your family members as our top priority.

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Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home as well as at work. We are equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate method of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes will require annual pest control but commercial premises, due to their safety and health regulations will require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we are able to set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly deal with all kinds of pest control problems you may encounter within the Warriewood region.

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