Silverfish are small, silvery insects that move with a wriggling, fish-like motion. They like dark, humid places and feed on paper, glue, starch and natural fibres. In Brisbane, people usually find them in wardrobes, linen cupboards, bookshelves and storage boxes, or notice small holes and yellow marks on clothes, books and wallpaper.
Brisbane's humidity suits silverfish well, and older homes with timber walls and roof spaces give them plenty of places to live. They often breed up in the roof and drop down into cupboards through gaps around light fittings and cornices. When you call, we ask where you are seeing them and whether there is any damage, and the crew we book targets both the rooms and the roof space.
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Roof space dusting where the crew can get access
- Attention to cornices, light fittings and gaps in ceilings
- Treatment of storage areas, garages and boxes of paper
- Tips on airflow and dryness to make the home less inviting
Before the visit, empty the wardrobes and cupboards that need treatment, or at least clear the floor of them, so the crew can reach the corners and shelves. Move boxes away from walls in storage areas. Once the treatment has settled, you can put things back.
Reducing humidity also helps. Open windows on dry days, run exhaust fans in bathrooms and fix any leaking pipes. Silverfish are often picked up as part of a general treatment in Brisbane, but if they are your main problem, a targeted treatment gives the cupboards and roof space more attention. Call 07 3543 7770 to book silverfish control and get the price upfront.
