Silverfish Control Sydney
Sydney’s Effective Silverfish Pest Control Services
Silverfish are small, wingless insects that can be very destructive. These nuisance pests feed on paper, photos, wallpaper glue, cereal, cotton, silk and other household items that contain starch or sugar. A silverfish infestation can cause extensive damage over time. That’s why it’s important to get professional silverfish pest control solutions as soon as you spot the first one.
Left uncontrolled, they reproduce fast and can quickly take over your home or office. They leave behind a mess wherever they feed and can ruin irreplaceable objects like photographs, books and other papers. Getting rid of silverfish protects your belongings and prevents further destruction. It also eliminates the unsanitary conditions brought on by silverfish droppings around the house.
As an NSW-licensed and insured pest control company, you can count on excellent customer service. Our experts create effective silverfish treatment plans using safe chemicals for fumigation.
We back every job with a money-back guarantee. Our service prices are affordable. We offer free quotes as a family-owned local business. Our Sydney pest controller provides services to residential and commercial customers in Sydney area.
Professional Silverfish Pest Control Sydney
Silverfish are small, primitive insects approximately 1 to 2.5 cm long. They have a tapered body and a shiny silvery appearance with no wings. They have long antennae and three long appendages at the rear.
These silver colour bugs undergo simple metamorphosis, meaning they hatch from eggs as nymphs that closely resemble the adults. As they grow, they molt frequently, leaving behind their exoskeletons.
They thrive in dark, humid environment with temperatures between 60-80°F.
They seek out places that provide food sources like paper and other starchy foods. At night, they emerge from cracks and crevices to forage. Their movement is quick and jittery.
They create problems when they start feeding on household goods.
If you suspect the presence of silverfish in your Australian home, call Green Pest Control Sydney today. Our exterminator has over 10 years of experience providing silverfish removal services in Sydney.
Our team uses integrated pest management techniques to track down silverfish hideouts. We use state of the art equipment to destroy egg nests and eliminate them at the source.
Contact us today or email us to book your inspection and quote.
Phone now: 02 8188 3994
Why Is Silverfish Pest Control Service Needed?
Silverfish can inflict serious property damage to your home and possessions. They chew irregular holes, notches and grooves into materials as they extract nutrients.
Over time, they can destroy documents, newspapers, books, clothes, paintings, cardboard boxes, and other things made of paper, silk, cotton, and linen.
It reduces the function and value of infested goods.
In addition, large silverfish populations create unsanitary living conditions from the many tiny droppings scattered in their feeding areas.
People with allergies or asthma may react to the debris, odors and secretions they produce.
Although not common, their bites can cause skin irritation or other health risks in some people.
FAQs
Where are silverfish usually found?
They usually hide in common areas with food and moisture like attics, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, crawl spaces, bookcases, wardrobes, closets, behind walls and under sinks.
Is DIY Silverfish Control worthwhile?
Yes, in addition to professional treatments, you can attempt DIY with baits and traps. These can add for more thorough control methods. Starchy baits made of flour, sugar, or cereals can help lure silverfish to their death. Mix boric acid, diatomaceous earth, or dried basil in the bait. Place tiny bait piles hidden along baseboards, under appliances, and in back corners of cabinets overnight. It will eat the bait and die. Special sticky traps or homemade pitfall traps can capture foraging silverfish. Use them against walls in undisturbed areas. Dig pits in thick petroleum jelly along potential highways to catch them.
What natural products can we use to prevent silverfish?
You can use natural pest control products like diatomaceous earth, lavender oil, cucumber, cedar and spices. Apply them with insect growth regulators or insecticide dust in areas prone to infestations. Following an integrated pest management approach gives you more options to deter the problem.
Get in touch with us for more information and advice about silverfish eradication and prevention.
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If you need proven silverfish extermination anywhere in Sydney, call us now at 02 8188 3994 to set up your estimate.
Our friendly staff is ready to help stop silverfish infestations for good.
Contact us today for your safety and protection.