Silverfish Control Melbourne

How to Identify Silver Fish Infestation?

Silver fishes are nocturnal and their identification is a bit difficult. However, here are a few identifications that can help you out in silverfish control Melbourne:

• Cast Skin and Tiny Feces

  The cast skin and feces of silverfish look like pepper. Thus, if you detect any of these at your home, chances are high that your building is infested by silverfish.

• Holes

  Silverfish can cause holes in the wallpaper. Hence, the presence of holes can also indicate silverfish infestation.

• Yellow Stains

  Silverfish causes the fabrics, books, and wallpapers to turn yellow.

• Moisture Locks

  They prefer moisture and get trapped in sinks and bathtubs. Therefore, look for these areas for their infestation, if any.

• Inspect the Clothes

  They eat cotton, linen, and silk. So to search for an infestation, check your cloth closets.

• Inspect for Places that have Glue

Silverfish love to eat glue and gum. Thus, look at the furniture and other areas where glue might have been used.

• Cardboard Boxes

Their favorable places include cardboard boxes, magazines, and bookbinding. Therefore, looking at these places can also make you aware of silverfish infestation if any.

Eradication of Silverfish

Silverfish control in Melbourne can be done by one of the following ways:

• • Avoid Humid Conditions

    Silverfish flourish in the humid areas. Thus, if you could prevent moisture from entering your place, then silverfish infestation can be prevented to a large extent. Here are a few steps that you can adopt to ensure that there is lesser moisture in your home:

  • Prevent leakage if there is any in the house.
  • Additionally, maintain a proper ventilation in closed rooms.
  • Do not allow water to accumulate anywhere.
  • Moreover, if possible, use a humidifier.
  • Vacuum them out Use vacuum pumps to clean the cracks and the crevices so as to physically remove insects from their harborages.

    • Store Food Carefully

Silverfish regularly feed on starch. Hence food should be stored carefully in sealed containers for silverfish control Melbourne.

• Removal of Harborage sites

  Seal windows, cabinets, moldings with caulk to make these areas less hospitable for these pests.

• Dry things in the sun

  Expose the things in the stored areas to the sun to prevent the formation of mold which attracts silverfish.

• Non-Chemical Treatment:

  Diatomaceous earth and borate-based products are very effective in eradicating these pests.

Other Silverfish Control Melbourne Methods

• Pro-Active Silverfish Control Spray

Spray the solution in all areas and keep the children and animals away from the area. Let the product dry completely.

Apply chemical to the wall and the floor junctions below the washing machines and the cookers every 30 days to ensure complete eradication of the pests.

• Cyper WP

  It is a powder that is wettable and is visible on the dark surfaces. Spray it on the entry points and the baseboards.

• Dust

  Use dust where silverfish hides itself commonly such as attic insulation, behind the refrigerators and the ovens, electronic outlets and the light fixtures. Additionally, you can use D-Fense dust and the Cimexa Dust on an area of 1000 square feet for silverfish control Melbourne.

• Baits

  Baits attract the silverfish. They eat them and die at the spot. Some of such baits include Intice Perimeter 10 and Invict Xpress.

Adopt the above methods and prevent these pests from returning back into your home. However, if the things are out of control and you are finding it hard to deal with silverfish in Melbourne, just give a call to Marks Pest Control.

Marks Pest Control is a leading Pest control expert in Melbourne. We are a licensed pest control expert and deal with all types of pest. We also provide silverfish pest control in Perth at an affordable cost.

Contact us today to know more about silverfish Control Melbourne.

Simple Tips for Controlling Silverfish

You can control or remove silverfish from your homes or office by following the steps given below

• Keep your trash and litter in check and never leave piles of paper anywhere dark or damp place.
• Keep your bookshelves and libraries clean and always make sure that there is no visible sign of silverfish anywhere.
• Eliminate all the cracks in the storage rooms, garages or any other places where silverfish would inhabit.
• Store paper material or food in airtight containers or sealed cupboards. Don't let paper trash collect in store rooms or offices.
• Hire professionals like Marks Pest control for detection and prevention from a silverfish infestation