Silverfish are small, silvery insects that like dark, damp places. In South Brisbane, the humid climate and older timber homes suit them well, and they are often found in wardrobes, bookshelves, linen cupboards, bathrooms and roof spaces. They feed on paper, glue, starch and natural fibres, so the first sign is often small holes in clothes, chewed book spines or damaged photos and documents.
Because silverfish hide in wall voids and the roof space during the day, treating only the rooms where you see them tends to give short relief. The crew we book looks for where they are living and treats those areas as well as the cupboards and shelves where the damage shows up. Roof spaces in older houses are a common source, as silverfish can drop down through gaps around light fittings and cornices.
- An inspection of wardrobes, bookcases, linen cupboards and storage boxes
- Dust treatment in the roof space and wall voids where they shelter
- A light treatment inside cupboards and along skirting boards
- Attention to bathrooms, laundries and other damp rooms
- Tips on reducing humidity and storing paper and fabric
Before the visit, empty the wardrobes and cupboards that need treating, and bag clothes and linen so they are out of the way. After the treatment, keep rooms aired and use a dehumidifier or run exhaust fans in bathrooms, as silverfish struggle in drier air. Storing papers and photos in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes also helps protect them. Most homes notice fewer silverfish within a few weeks.
To book silverfish treatment in South Brisbane, call 07 3543 7771 and tell us where you are finding them or the damage they leave behind.
