Silverfish are small, silver insects that dart away from light and like dark, damp places. In Toowong, the humid air and older homes with timber linings give them plenty of places to hide. They feed on starch, so they chew holes in paper, books, photos, wallpaper and stored clothing, and they often show up in bathrooms, wardrobes and roof voids. Most people only see one when they move a box of old papers or open a cupboard that has been shut for a while, but the population behind the walls can be much larger.
The crew we book treats the areas where silverfish live, including the roof void, where they often breed in the insulation and dust. A dust or spray treatment goes into the cracks, cupboards and wall gaps where they shelter during the day, so the population out of sight is reached as well as the ones you see.
- Roof voids and ceiling spaces
- Wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Bathrooms, laundries and the cupboards under sinks
- Storage boxes in garages and under the house
Before the visit, clear the floor of wardrobes and linen cupboards so the crew can reach the corners, and move stored boxes away from walls. After treatment, better airflow helps a lot. Open windows on dry days, run exhaust fans after showers and store papers and clothes in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes, which silverfish will happily eat.
Silverfish control is often added to a general pest control visit, since the crew is already in the roof and cupboards. We give you upfront pricing before anything is booked. To book silverfish control in Toowong, call 07 3543 7772 and we will organise a nearby crew for a time that suits you.
