Silverfish Control
Hornsby Heights

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 is a silverfish. Commonly found in old boxes, drawers and bookshelves, these animals are known to be destructive pests. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, particularly 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 with our naked eyes noticing. Aside from boxes and bookshelves, they’re also located in basements, attics, kitchens and bathrooms. Moreover, silverfish are especially attracted to paper and moist clothing.

These unpleasant crawlers are globally recognized and are located in America, Australia, Africa, Eurasia and different parts of the Pacific. They settle in damp areas where the temperature is appropriate for them, generally humid and about 75% and 95% in temperature. In Urban areas particularly households, they are generally found in storage rooms, basements, baths, sinks, kitchens, old books, and showers.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish consumes anything that contains polysaccharides, such as starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. Aside from that, they feed on carpet, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception too because these creatures feed on it because of the glue. Overall, anything that’s polysaccharide contents are considered food for those pests.

These domestic creepy crawlers are often found in darkened and dark areas in the household. Otherwise, they are likely undisturbed in book shelves, cabinets, cabinets and secluded places.

As aforementioned, they may not inflict any injury, but they are regarded as 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 paste, most people can easily identify their existence because they leave stains on clothing and wardrobes.

As above, silverfish loves moist, dark and cold areas. They’re found hiding in the nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cupboards, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers could be found in which masonry is still damp. 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 two months to hatch. Actually, the male and female carryout an interesting ritual which involves 3 phases and may last over half an hour. The female silverfish lay about 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. Finally, when the eggs hatch, the nymphs will work on its way to become adults following three months to three decades.

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

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you could reduce their brooding while you wash the household, it cannot assure that silverfish infestation can be absolutely removed. It will nonetheless be a smart choice if professional pest management services can be obtained for silverfish remedy.

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 regular treatment will keep the pest infestation to a minimum
• They know what sort of treatment should be used

That being said, they could trigger an allergic reaction in some people. Professionals have their own gear. Silverfish can be tough to completely control this is especially true in homes which have wooden shingles on the roof. Additionally, a trained professional will be better because they will have the ability 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 support of a licensed pest control professional. Here at Local Pest Control Hornsby, we promise free Inspection offer and we’ll determine a recommended treatment tailor-fit to your requirement or concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you apply?

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

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to human beings.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you possibly can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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