Silverfish are small, silver-grey insects with a tapered body that move with a wriggling, fish-like motion. They like dark, damp spots and feed on paper, glue, book bindings, wallpaper paste, cardboard, starchy foods and natural fabrics. In Caroline Springs homes, they turn up in bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes, bookshelves and storage boxes in the garage, and they often live in roof spaces where insulation and dust give them cover.
Because silverfish are active at night and hide in tight gaps, most people only see one or two, even when there are many more. The signs are small holes or scraped patches on paper and fabric, yellowish stains, and tiny pepper-like droppings. The crew we book treats wardrobes, cupboards, skirting gaps, bathroom and laundry voids, and the roof space where access allows, using a dust in the roof and a residual spray in living areas.
- Roof space dusting where access allows
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Treatment of bathroom, laundry and kitchen gaps
- Garage and storage area treatment
- Tips on cutting down damp and clutter
- Advice on where to look for signs after the visit
Silverfish need moisture, so fixing leaks, running exhaust fans after showers and airing out damp cupboards makes a big difference. A dehumidifier in a closed-up room can help during wet winters. Store papers, photos and old clothes in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes, and clear out piles of old newspapers and magazines. Vacuum along skirting boards and inside wardrobes now and then to pick up eggs.
Silverfish treatment is often booked together with a general pest visit in Caroline Springs. Call 03 7053 9836 and we will give you a price and book a local crew.