Silverfish are small, silver-grey insects that dart away when you move a box or open a cupboard. They feed on paper, glue, starch, fabric and dust, so they turn up in wardrobes, bookshelves, storage boxes and roof spaces. In Mount Gravatt, humid summer weather and older homes with roof spaces full of stored items give them plenty of places to live.
The crew we book looks at where the silverfish are being seen and where they are likely breeding, which is often in the roof space or wall cavities. They treat those areas with a dust or spray suited to silverfish, then work on the rooms where you see them, such as wardrobes, linen cupboards and bathrooms. Homes with old books, paper records or stored clothing in the roof or garage often have bigger silverfish numbers than people expect. The crew may suggest moving stored items into sealed plastic tubs after the visit, since cardboard boxes give silverfish food and shelter at the same time.
- Roof space dusting where silverfish breed
- Treatment in wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Bathrooms, laundries and other damp areas
- Checks of storage boxes, garages and sheds
- Tips on reducing the damp and clutter they feed on
Before the visit, clear the floors of wardrobes and move stored boxes where you can, so the crew can reach the corners and shelves. Fixing leaks and improving airflow in bathrooms helps make the house less inviting. Silverfish work is often booked at the same time as ant or cockroach treatment, which saves a separate visit. Paper damage, yellow marks on clothing and small holes in books are common signs to look out for. For silverfish control in Mount Gravatt, call 07 3543 7766 and we will book a local crew.
