Silverfish Control
Lilli Pilli

What are Silverfish?

Have you pulled a book off the rack or even opened an old wooden box and just scream when these white unpleasant creatures dart off? We are referring to silverfish.

Homeowners often transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. When brought inside the house, cardboard boxes and plastic containers recently stored in infested areas can make it possible for the pests to spread. The pests will enter houses through foundation cracks, torn screens, or gaps around doors. Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also lure silverfish indoors.

These creepy crawlers are cosmopolitan species found in America, Australia, Africa, Eurasia and different 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 commonly found in attics, bathrooms, bathrooms, sinks, kitchens, older books, and showers.

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 carpeting, clothing, java, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers aren’t an exception as well because of the glue. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents is considered food for these insects.

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%.

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

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are categorised 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 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 where masonry is still moist. During a famine, a silverfish may even attack leatherware and synthetic materials. 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 female and male carryout an interesting ritual which involves 3 phases and might last over 30 minutes. The female silverfish lay around 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. Finally, when the eggs hatch, the nymphs will work on its way to become adults after three months to three decades.

Though they are responsible for household damages, silverfish holds no record to be transmitting diseases. On the other hand, they are 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 can’t guarantee that silverfish infestation will be entirely eradicated. It will still be a wise decision if specialist pest control 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 magnitude of infestation
• A routine treatment will keep the pest infestation to a minimum
• They know what sort of treatment should be used

That being said, they can activate an allergic response in some people. Professionals have their own equipment. Silverfish can be difficult to completely control this is especially true in homes which have wooden shingles on the roof. Furthermore, 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 is best to call the help of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Caringbah, we promise free Inspection offer and we’ll identify a recommended treatment tailor-fit for your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you use?

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you can. After a relatively short period duration, your carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Lilli Pilli

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to offer practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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Most Lilli Pilli residential properties are required to have annual pest control services but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health requirements will require more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control Caringbah, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we will create an annual program for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

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We’ll provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatments) from returning to your property.