Silverfish are small, silvery, wingless insects that move with a wriggle. They like dark, damp places and feed on starch, which means paper, book bindings, wallpaper paste, cardboard boxes and some fabrics. Homes in the Northern Suburbs with old bookshelves, stored boxes in the roof or garage, and bathrooms without much airflow tend to see the most of them.
Many people only notice silverfish when they find small holes or yellow marks on old papers, photos or clothes. They hide in wardrobes, linen cupboards, bookcases, wall cavities and roof spaces, and come out at night. Because they breed slowly but live for several years, numbers build up quietly over time until they start turning up in the bath or the bottom of a drawer.
- Dusting of roof spaces and wall voids where reachable
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Attention to bathrooms, laundries and other damp rooms
- Advice on airflow, storage and cutting down clutter
The crew we book treats the places silverfish live, with dust in the roof space and wall gaps, and a residual spray in cupboards and along skirting boards. Before the visit, clear out the bottom of wardrobes and linen cupboards so the crew can reach the corners. Store old papers, letters and photos in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes, and run the bathroom fan after showers.
Silverfish work pairs well with a general pest visit, since the roof space is being dusted anyway, so it makes sense to do both on the same day. Ask about both when you ring. Call 03 7053 9823 to book silverfish treatment in the Northern Suburbs.