Silverfish are small, silver grey insects that move quickly and hide in dark, damp places. In Pacific Pines homes they turn up in wardrobes, linen cupboards, bookshelves, storage boxes and roof spaces. They feed on paper, glue, starch and some fabrics, so the first sign is often small holes in clothes, yellow marks on paper or damage to old photos and books.
Humid summers on the Gold Coast suit silverfish, and they breed well in roof spaces with little airflow. Homes with stored boxes in the garage or under the house often have them too, as cardboard gives them food and shelter. When you call, we ask where you have spotted them and what has been damaged, then book a nearby independent crew with upfront pricing. A silverfish visit can include:
- Dusting of the roof space, where many silverfish live
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and storage areas
- Treatment of gaps behind skirting boards and cornices
- A look around bathrooms and laundries where damp collects
- A check of garages, sheds and boxes in storage
- Advice on airflow, damp and how to store paper and fabrics
Before the visit, it helps to clear the floors of wardrobes and cupboards so the crew can reach the edges and corners. Clothes and linen can stay in drawers, but the crew will tell you what to cover or move. If you have valuable books or papers, tell the crew so they can plan how to treat around them. Keeping cupboards dry and aired out afterwards gives silverfish fewer places to settle.
To book silverfish control in Pacific Pines, call 07 3543 7769. We will give you upfront pricing and book a local team. Silverfish treatment is often added to an ant or cockroach visit, so mention any other pests you are seeing.
