Silverfish love the damp, warm conditions found in many homes on the Sunshine Coast. They are small, silver-grey insects that dart away when disturbed, and they feed on paper, glue, starch, fabric and dust. You usually find them in wardrobes, bookshelves, storage boxes, bathrooms and the roof space. Signs include small holes in clothes and paper, yellow marks on fabric and tiny scales or droppings on shelves.
Silverfish shelter in the roof space and wall voids, then move down into the house at night, so treating only the rooms where you see them tends to give short-term results. When you call, we ask where you are seeing them and how long it has been going on. We give you upfront pricing, then book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book will usually:
- Dust the roof space, where silverfish often breed
- Treat wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Spray skirting boards, cracks and gaps inside the home
- Treat bathrooms, laundries and other damp rooms
- Point out leaks and poor airflow that keep rooms damp
Before the visit, clear the floors of wardrobes and cupboards so the crew can reach the corners. Afterwards, keep rooms aired, run exhaust fans in bathrooms and store paper and clothes in sealed tubs rather than cardboard boxes. Dehumidifiers can also help in homes that stay damp through the wet season. Silverfish are slow to breed, so it can take a few weeks before you notice fewer of them.
Silverfish treatment is often booked together with a general pest treatment. To book silverfish control anywhere on the Sunshine Coast, call 07 3543 7764 and we will give you a price first.
