Silverfish are small, silver, darting insects that like damp, dark places. In Moorooka they often turn up in bathrooms, wardrobes, linen cupboards, bookshelves and boxes stored in the garage. They feed on paper, glue, fabric and starch, so you might notice small holes in clothes, stained books or damaged photos. Call us and we will book a nearby independent crew to help.
Silverfish usually point to a moisture or storage issue as well as a pest issue. The crew we book looks at where they are hiding and treats those spots, often including the roof space where silverfish can live in the insulation and drop down through gaps around light fittings and cornices. They will also point out damp areas that make the problem worse.
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Roof void dusting where access allows
- Attention to bathrooms, laundries and damp corners
- Checks of stored boxes in garages and under beds
- Tips on airflow, dehumidifiers and storage tubs
Older homes in Moorooka with closed-up rooms, timber floors and big roof spaces can hold a lot of silverfish without you noticing until damage appears. Newer units can have them too, especially where bathrooms have poor ventilation. Moving stored clothes and papers into sealed plastic tubs and keeping rooms aired out will help the treatment do its job.
Before the visit, clear the floor of wardrobes and take out anything you do not want treated near. The crew will explain which areas they will cover and how long to keep them closed. To get a price and book, call 07 3543 7768 and we will organise a local crew.
