Silverfish love the damp, warm air of the Sunshine Coast. These small, silver, wriggling insects feed on paper, glue, starch, fabric and dust, so you find them in bookshelves, wardrobes, storage boxes and linen cupboards. Holes in clothes, yellow marks on paper and tiny droppings on shelves are common signs, along with the odd one darting across the bathroom floor at night.
Most silverfish live in the roof void and wall cavities, where it is dark and humid, then drop into cupboards and rooms through gaps in cornices and light fittings. The crew we book treats the roof void with a dust, then treats wardrobes, shelves and skirting boards where silverfish feed. Treating the roof space is what makes the difference, as that is usually where most of them live.
- Roof void dusting where silverfish breed
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Checks around cornices, light fittings and skirting boards
- Advice on damp, airflow and storage
- Pointers on stored paper, photos and clothing
Before the visit, take clothes and linen out of the cupboards being treated, or cover them with a sheet. Afterwards, keep rooms aired out, run exhaust fans in bathrooms and laundries, and store papers and old photos in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes. Sorting out leaks and damp spots makes the home far less inviting over the humid months.
Older homes with timber floors and deep wardrobes, and homes close to the beach or river, often see more silverfish than newer builds. Mention any boxes of books, papers or old clothes stored in the garage or under the house, so the crew can check those too. For silverfish control anywhere on the Sunshine Coast, call 07 3543 7766. We give upfront pricing and book a local crew for a time that suits you.
