Silverfish are small, silvery grey insects with a tapered body and a wriggling way of moving. In Brisbane homes they turn up in wardrobes, bookshelves, linen cupboards, bathrooms and roof spaces. They feed on starch and glue, so they chew holes in paper, books, photos, wallpaper and clothing. They love damp, dark places, and the humid local climate suits them well.
When you call, we ask where you are seeing silverfish or damage and how long it has been going on. We give you an upfront price and book a nearby independent pest crew. The crew we book checks the rooms and spaces where silverfish are likely to be hiding, then treats them in a way that reaches the cracks and voids they live in.
- Dust in the roof void, where silverfish often breed out of sight
- Treatment inside wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookcases
- A targeted spray along skirting boards and cracks where needed
- Advice on airflow, damp spots and storing paper and fabric
Silverfish tend to be worse in homes with poor airflow or leaks. Running exhaust fans, opening windows on dry days and fixing leaks under sinks all help. Storing old papers, photos and clothes in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes also makes it harder for them to feed and breed. Vacuuming inside wardrobes and along skirting boards now and then picks up eggs and the dust they feed on.
Silverfish often turn up in the same homes as cockroaches, so many people book both treatments on one visit. If you are finding silverfish or chewed paper and clothes in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7768 and we will book a local crew at a time that suits you.
