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Silverfish Control & Removal Services in Perth

Did you notice any irregular holes in your books, papers, and documents or damage to your fabric? Did you see nibbles on your glue, paste, wallpaper, and more? These are the possible signs of silverfish infestation at your property, and it is high time you have advanced silverfish control in Perth. They also eat on a damp cloth or organic matter and are difficult to control, as they can survive for more than a year without food.

Welcome to Tom’s Pest Control Perth – the trusted name for silverfish control and removal in Perth.

Our certified and highly experienced silverfish pest control technicians will perform a detailed inspection and complete tailored pest control, and they will help you with techniques to prevent future infestation.

Silverfish Infestation And Issues

Silverfish do not bite or damage your home but may appear harmless. These creepy creatures can bring several undesired effects to your environment. You may experience the following range of issues with this pest:
  • They can contaminate your food by running over it.
  • The pest prefers damp conditions and is active in darker environments. It feeds on books, wallpapers, leather clothing, paintings, and more.
  • The silverfish is generally regarded as a nuisance and an indication of non-maintenance of the property. They can also give you clues about the misses in the hygienic standards of the property.
  • Silverfish infestation can bring other pests – mostly the predators of the pest – inside your property. You can expect centipedes, cockroaches, spiders, and other pests interior.
  • Studies confirm that silverfish infestation can develop allergy and asthma symptoms in some people.

Signs Of Silverfish Infestation

Since silverfish prefer to live in darker environments and are active mostly at night, you may not be able to see them visually to confirm the infestation. You can confirm silverfish infestation at your property with the following signs:
  • Silverfish moults throughout its life. Therefore, you can find their cast skin on the floor and damp areas of your property.
  • If you see irregularly shaped holes in your clothes and other fabrics, you can doubt the presence of the pest. They also eat glue and wallpapers and leave the nibble marks.
  • Silverfish also leaves yellowish stains on clothes. Check your clothes regularly, and if you see yellowish stains on your clothes, you can confirm the presence of the pest.
  • You can visually see these pests in bathrooms, basement, attic, crawlspace, and other hidden and dark areas of your property if there is an infestation.
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After confirming the silverfish infestation at your property, contact Tom’s Pest Control immediately for a comprehensive silverfish treatment. You will get an obligation-free quote from us to ensure a transparent service experience.

A Four-Step Silverfish Control Process

At Tom’s Pest Control, we have a standardised, step-by-step process for silverfish control, regardless of whether you have a residential or commercial property. Our four-step silverfish control does not only address your current issues but the future infestation risks as well.

Inspection

We have a team of certified silverfish control technicians. They will visit your property and conduct a thorough inspection. The inspection will help us identify the silverfish species, the extent of the infestation, the damage to your personal belongings and property, and the pest’s hiding places.

The inspection will also help us identify the factors in your property that led to the silverfish infestation. Our pest inspectors will provide a detailed report with findings, photographs of pest infestation and damage, and recommendations. Contact us for silverfish control.

Treatment Plan

Based on the inspection findings, we will create a tailored silverfish treatment plan for your property. It will include the treatment procedure, special instructions to inhabitants during the procedure, the timeline of the treatment, and the expected outcome.

In some cases, you may need a follow-up treatment to ensure the complete removal of the pests from your property. The treatment plan will also have the details of the follow-up treatment. For Cost-effective silverfish removal call (08) 6202 7096.

The Pest Extermination

Per the treatment plan, our pest technicians will complete the silverfish control at your property. Based on the extent of pest issues at your property, we may use a mix of multiple procedures to get the best results. Our standard treatment procedures for silverfish include fogging, natural repellents, insecticides, aerosol sprays, and traps.

At Tom’s Pest Control, we use only safe and approved products per Australian standards. This ensures that our pest control procedures create a healthy environment around our customers.

Ongoing Prevention

The treatment may not give you long-term results without proper ongoing prevention. Our pest technicians will complete specific procedures and repairs and advise you on techniques to keep your property free of silverfish in the long term.

The following general hygienic tips can help you minimise the pest issues at your property:

  • Always store your cereals, sugar, flour, and other food products in air-tight containers.
  • Check all the water sources at the property, including leaking plumbing, open fish tanks, and more. Dampness can encourage pests to come in. If you experience high humidity, you can ventilate your property and install a dehumidifier.
  • Clear clutter regularly to minimise the safe hiding places for silverfish.
  • Clean and sanitise your property, remove the garbage, and dispose of it properly and regularly.

Why Tom’s Pest Control For Silverfish Control?

You will find our silverfish treatment in Perth a great choice for your pest control needs with the following service standards:
  • Same/next day silverfish treatment services
  • APCA- and TAFE-certified technicians
  • Advanced pest control solutions
  • Safe, family-friendly treatment procedures
  • Upfront quotes, friendly and transparent service experience
  • 100 per cent satisfaction guaranteed
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Do you see that the pest issues at your property are not subsidised after our treatment? We welcome you to contact us within two weeks of the treatment, our pest technicians will return to your property, complete the treatment again for FREE, and ensure that your property is free of silverfish.

FAQs

Q: How can pest control professionals eradicate silverfish?

Spray residual pesticides outside your home if you have silverfish problems. To stop silverfish from moving around, spray a thin line around the perimeter of your building.

Silverfish cannot enter a building if spraying the exterior foundation walls. You can also spray the attic with Intice Perimeter 10. A pest management specialist should handle this type of silverfish pest control.

Tom’s Pest Control Perth can help you devise a strategy to manage silverfish infestations and prevent future outbreaks. In moist basements, we use dehumidifiers. Place plastic sheets on dirt crawl areas and roof ridge vents to let the damp air in.

Q: Are silverfish dangerous for pets and people?

Silverfish are non-infectious, do not bite people or animals, and don’t spread disease. However, they can spread disease and contaminate food if they are allowed to enter from the outside.

Your bed could be the ideal environment for silverfish, as they love to live in wet areas. However, suppose your bed has heat from your body, temperature in your bedroom, and dark areas between the mattress and pillows. In that case, silverfish may use it for breeding quickly.

They can wreak havoc in your house. They can also eat your belongings because they eat insects. In addition, the feces of the insects can leave stains. The insects are harmless and will not cause any illness. Pets can eat silverfish, but this should not be encouraged.

Q: What are the signs of a silverfish infestation?

The presence of live silverfish first detects silverfish infestations. These small, flexible, and slippery insects range in colour from brown-grey to blue-silver. They have a teardrop-shaped body and move similarly to fish swimming, wriggling forwards and backwards.

Silverfish droppings are small and easily mistaken for dust or household objects. However, if they come back after you have swept them once, it is a sign that you have a problem.

Silverfish lose their skin all through their lives. Silverfish’s outer shells are a sign of infestation. They are small, translucent, and fragile. Although you won’t see the silverfish moulting their skins, it is possible to observe the golden dust they leave behind on surfaces. These yellow stains are found on clothing, books, papers, cardboard boxes, and paper.

Q: How can you keep silverfish from your business or home?

Preventative measures are the best way to avoid an infestation of silverfish. Avoid situations that encourage the reproduction or appearance of silverfish. They keep the things they love and require to survive nearby.

Silverfish require water, food, shelter, and protection. They won’t thrive if they don’t have these things. These are ways to protect your home and business from silverfish infestation.

  • Store all pantry items in sealed containers containing sugar or starch. This will keep them dry and free of silverfish.
  • Vacuum and sweep your home regularly. Silverfish will eat dust-related particles.
  • Garments should be dried. You should dry clothes that you don’t wear often.
  • Don’t discard leftovers. These insects might eat leftovers from a meal party.
  • Keep silverfish, and other insects, out of cracks in walls or floors. This will stop them from hiding and laying eggs.

Q: What kind of property damage can silverfish do?

Silverfish can cause significant damage to historical artifacts, paper records, and other papers. In addition, silverfish can cause serious damage to homes and buildings. If museums are empty, this might not seem like a problem. However, this makes it easier for silverfish and other insects to thrive and reproduce in these unattended areas.

Silverfish love sweet and starchy foods and will eat many household items. Many materials can be found in which bugs might find sugars or starches, such as wallpaper, books and paintings, wallpaper, photographs, and wallpaper.

These insects are attracted to protein-rich foods like cereals and dried meat. These bugs also enjoy sugar and starches. These bugs love cereals, grains, pet food, and other foods.

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