Silverfish Control Sydney

Silverfish are wingless insects, named for their silver-coloured bodies and fish-like movements. They seek starch and protein-rich foods, which, for them, is hardly limited to only food items; silverfish targets can range from grains and vegetables to cardboard boxes and clothing. They prefer dark and damp areas where they can find shelter and sustenance.

Given their massive appetite and wide diet, silverfish can cause heavy damage to various household items and contamination of food. On top of their destructiveness from feeding, their faeces can also leave stains on various objects, further ruining more items. On top of this, silverfish have relatively long lifespans for insects–they can live up to six years! During this time, they’ll continue to reproduce and multiply several times, turning a small infestation into a huge plague.

Make an online enquiry for Silverfish Pest Control or call us now at 1300 590 944.

Why Do I Have Silverfish?

Silverfish can fit through tiny gaps, which means any tiny holes that could have formed in your walls can be entryways for them. As silverfish prefer dark, moist environments, they’ve likely detected satisfactory conditions in your building. Check your property for any water leaks or other reasons behind extra dampness. Once the silverfish are in, their varied diet means just about any household item will give them reason to stay and feed.

Another common way silverfish are brought into buildings is by being stowed into packages, boxes and other containers. Silverfish may enter cardboard boxes to feed on the cardboard, or other packaging that contains food for them such as cereal or pet food. Not only do they contaminate your goods, if the item is then brought into a building, they may escape unnoticed and start infesting.

The Active Silverfish Pest Control Process

Step 1

Silverfish Inspection

After getting your call, we’ll come to your home and perform a thorough pest inspection in Sydney. We do this to accurately determine the scope of the pest problem going on, which will influence our methods.

It’s very helpful if you can point out where you’ve seen pests or even where a nest is. However, we will still perform a full inspection of the building in case there is more than one source or nest. Occasionally, there may even be more than one type of pest that you didn’t know about!

Step 2

Silverfish Solution

Based on what we learnt from our inspection, we then decide on suitable countermeasures

Everything depends on the severity of the infestation; the treatment may range from simply leaving traps or poison for the pests, to full-on application of pesticides and other more powerful treatments. Don’t worry about vacating the premises, thanks to our completely environmentally-friendly and non-toxic pest control solutions.

Step 3

Follow-up

After a certain period, we’ll come back to check how effective our solution has been, resetting traps or reapplying pesticides if necessary. If treatment wasn’t as effective as expected, we always have several backup plans. We have a 12-month guarantee on any job, so rest assured that we’re going to stick around and get things done right, letting your property stay pest-free year-after-year.