Silverfish are small, silvery grey insects with a carrot-shaped body and three bristly tails. They are quick, shy of light and fond of damp. Across the Eastern Suburbs, they are a common find in period homes, where roof spaces hold years of dust and old insulation, and in bathrooms, laundries and cupboards on the cool, shady side of the house.
They feed on starch, glue, paper, wallpaper paste and some fabrics, so a large population can damage books, photos, documents and stored clothing. The crew we book looks for the areas where silverfish are breeding, which is often the roof space, and treats those as well as the rooms where you have seen them.
- Roof space dusting where silverfish breed
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen presses and bookshelves
- Crack and crevice treatment in bathrooms and laundries
- Advice on damp, ventilation and storage
Before the visit, empty the cupboards and shelves you want treated and move stored boxes off the floor and away from walls. The crew will tell you when it is fine to put things back. Afterwards, run exhaust fans after showers, fix dripping taps and keep papers and photos in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard.
Silverfish work pairs well with a general pest visit, so tell us about all the pests you have noticed and we will price the job upfront. Homes in the Eastern Suburbs with cellars, old wallpaper, damp bathrooms or lots of stored books and papers often get the most out of it, as these are the places silverfish like to settle. Call 03 9022 1290 to book silverfish control.