Silverfish Control
Manly Vale

What are Silverfish?

Have you ever pulled a book off the shelf or even opened an old wooden box just to scream when these white creepy creatures dart off? Well, we are talking about silverfish.

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

Their existence is sometimes undetected and homeowners often transport silverfish indoors unknowingly. Once inside, they find a safe dark and damp place where they can nestle and breed, and over time spread everywhere. These 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. They are not known to spread illnesses but they are capable of triggering allergic reactions in certain people and further damage properties. Their presence sometimes attracts carpet beetles and causes unease due to their strange appearance.

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 carpet, clothing, java, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. Wallpapers are not an exception as well because of the glue. Overall, anything that has polysaccharide contents is known as food for these insects.

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 previously mentioned, they may not cause massive damage, however, they are seen as a hassle and can deem damage to any items.

Spotting an Infestation

Silverfish are proven to be nocturnal and they move around so fast. Since they feed on starches and paste, most people become mindful that should they see openings and yellowish stains in their attire or closets, they know that silverfish is the offender.

As above, silverfish loves damp, dark and cold locations. They’re found hiding in the nooks of the bathroom, kitchen cabinets, under the sink, attics and basements. Usually, when there are new buildings, large numbers may 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 that involves 3 phases and may last over 30 minutes. The female silverfish lay around 60 eggs and deposited in small crevices. Eventually, when the eggs hatch, the nymphs will work on its way to become adults after three months to three years.

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 such as earwigs, house centipedes, and spiders.

Controlling Silverfish Brooding

Though you could reduce their brooding while you clean the household, it can’t assure that silverfish infestation can be absolutely removed. It will nonetheless be a smart choice if professional pest control services can be taken for silverfish remedy.

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 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 suspect a silverfish infestation on the comfort of your home, it is far better to request the support of a certified pest control expert. Here at Local Pest Control Manly, we guarantee free inspection provide and we are able to perceive the best remedy tailor-fit to your requirement or challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to human beings.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas treated with a spray?

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

Pest Control Manly Vale

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

We offer a variety of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact while delivering effective results in controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable due to our knowledge of the species of pests that are present in your local area or community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed with the health and wellbeing of your family members as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs both at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and provide the best method of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest control however commercial properties because of their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Manly, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we will arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we are fully equipped to expertly tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you may encounter in the Manly Vale area.

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