Silverfish are slender, silver-grey insects with a quick, wriggling way of running. They love dark, damp spaces and feed on starch, glue, paper and natural fibres. In Brisbane, people usually spot them when they open a wardrobe or pull out an old box of books, or they find small holes and yellowish marks on clothes, photos and wallpaper.
Brisbane's humid summers suit silverfish well. They often breed in the roof space and make their way down through gaps around downlights, cornices and exhaust fans into wardrobes and cupboards below. When you call, we ask where you have seen them and whether anything has been damaged. The crew we book then treats both the living areas and the roof space, since treating one without the other often means they come back.
- Wardrobes, linen cupboards and built-in shelving
- Bookshelves, storage boxes and paper stored in garages
- Roof space dusting where the crew can get access
- Gaps around cornices, downlights and exhaust fans
- Tips on airflow and damp to make the home less inviting
Before the crew arrives, clear out the wardrobes and cupboards that need treating, or at least take things off the floor and lower shelves. Shift stored boxes away from walls in the garage or storage room. Once the treatment has had time to settle, you can put everything back.
Cutting down on damp helps too. Run bathroom exhaust fans, open windows on dry days and fix any leaking taps or pipes. Silverfish are often covered in a general pest treatment in Brisbane, but a targeted treatment gives your cupboards and roof space more time and attention. Call 07 3543 7771 to book silverfish treatment and we will give you the price upfront.
