Silverfish Control
Woodcroft

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.

Homeowners often transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. When brought inside the home, cardboard boxes and plastic containers recently stored in infested areas can allow the pests to spread. The pests will enter houses through foundation cracks, torn screens, or openings 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 families, they are commonly found in attics, basements, bathtubs, sinks, kitchens, older books, and showers.

Silverfish in Australian Households

Silverfish absorbs anything that contains polysaccharides, like starches and dextrins in adhesives, which are found in book bindings. Aside from that, they feed on carpeting, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photographs, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well as these creatures feed on it because of the paste. Overall, anything that’s polysaccharide contents are considered food 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%.

As above, they may not inflict any harm, but they are regarded as a nuisance and can be unfavourable to any belongings.

Spotting an Infestation

These creepy crawlers are proven to be nocturnal and they move around so fast. Since they feed on starches and paste, most men and women become aware that if they see holes and yellow stains on their clothing or wardrobes, they understand that silverfish is the culprit.

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

It takes 2 weeks to two months for silverfish eggs to hatch. In fact, the adult female and male carryout an interesting mating ritual that involves 3 phases that last over half an hour. The female silverfish is capable of laying out 60 eggs and deposited in little crevices. When these eggs hatch, the nymphs will thrive to develop into adults between 3 weeks to 3 decades.

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

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Cleaning the house and surrounding regions don’t 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 using 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

That being said, they could trigger an allergic reaction in some people. Professionals have their own equipment. Silverfish can be tough 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 residing. 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 Blacktown, we guarantee free Inspection offer and we will 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. We can assure you that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to human beings.

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

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a brief period in time water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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