Silverfish are small, grey, wingless insects that dart away when you lift a box or open an old book. They like dark, damp and still places, which makes the humid months in Brisbane ideal for them. They feed on paper, glue, starch, cotton and linen, so the damage shows up as small holes and yellow marks on books, photos, wallpaper and clothes stored for a long time.
Most silverfish problems start in the roof void, where they breed in the insulation and dust, then move down into wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves. Bathrooms and laundries with poor airflow are another favourite, as are garages and sheds where cardboard boxes sit untouched for years. The crew we book checks these areas, looks at how damp they are and works out where the numbers are building up before treating.
- Roof void dusting to reach the main breeding area
- Wardrobes, linen cupboards and shelving treated
- Cracks along skirting boards and cornices treated
- Bathroom and laundry corners checked
- Advice on airflow, damp and storage
Older homes around New Farm, Windsor and Albion, with timber floors, ornate cornices and plenty of built-in storage, often have more places for silverfish to hide than newer builds. Storing papers and photos in sealed plastic tubs, running an exhaust fan in the bathroom and keeping wardrobes from being packed too tightly all help keep numbers down once the treatment is done.
You may see a few silverfish for a while after the visit as they come out of hiding. To book silverfish control in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7773 and tell us where you have been finding them or the damage they leave.
