Silverfish are small, silvery, fish shaped insects that move quickly and hide in dark, humid places. They feed on paper, glue, book bindings, wallpaper, photos and natural fabrics, and they are a common food source for spiders. In older homes around Brisbane, they often live in roof voids, wall cavities, wardrobes and bookshelves. We take bookings for silverfish treatment and send a nearby independent crew that treats the rooms and spaces where they live.
When you call, we ask where you have seen silverfish and whether you have noticed small holes in paper, clothes or boxes. The crew we book checks wardrobes, linen cupboards, bookshelves, bathrooms and the roof void. They treat the gaps along skirting boards and cupboards and dust the roof void, where silverfish numbers often build up out of sight.
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Skirting boards, cupboard edges and bathroom gaps
- Roof void dusting where silverfish are breeding
- Checks of stored boxes, papers and old books
- Tips on reducing humidity and storing items in sealed tubs
Before the visit, clear the floors of wardrobes and cupboards so the crew can reach the edges. Move stored papers and boxes away from walls if you can. After the treatment, keeping rooms aired and dry helps make the home less inviting to silverfish. Running exhaust fans in bathrooms and laundries, and fixing any leaking taps or pipes, also cuts the damp they need.
Silverfish treatment is often booked with a roof void spider treatment, since both use the same access and both pests share the same hiding spots. For silverfish treatment in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7770 for upfront pricing and a booking with the local crew.
