Silverfish are small, grey, carrot-shaped insects that hide during the day and feed at night on paper, glue, cotton and starch. People in Tarragindi usually notice them in wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves, or find small holes and yellow marks on stored clothes, documents and photos. They thrive in the humid Brisbane climate, especially in older homes where air does not move much. They do not bite or spread disease, but they can slowly ruin things that are hard to replace.
When you call, tell us where you have seen them and whether anything has been damaged. The crew we book treats the cracks, gaps and storage spots where silverfish shelter, and usually checks the roof space too, as silverfish often live in ceiling insulation and come down through gaps around downlights and cornices. A silverfish visit usually covers:
- Wardrobes, linen presses and chests of drawers
- Bookshelves, filing boxes and stored paperwork
- Bathrooms, laundries and under sinks
- Roof spaces and ceiling insulation
- Skirting boards, cornices and gaps around downlights
Cutting moisture makes it much harder for silverfish to settle. Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and laundries, repair leaking pipes and let fresh air through the house on dry days. Swap cardboard boxes for sealed plastic tubs in the garage and wardrobe, and avoid storing clothes or books in damp underhouse areas. Regular vacuuming along skirting boards and inside cupboards removes eggs and food scraps. Homes with renovated rooms under the house often see more of them.
Silverfish numbers drop gradually after treatment, so give it a few weeks before judging results. You hear the price before the visit begins. To book silverfish control anywhere in Tarragindi, call 07 3543 7771 and we will line up a nearby crew.
