Silverfish are small, grey, wingless insects that shy away from light and love damp, still air. In Milton, they are common in older timber cottages and Queenslanders, where roof spaces, built-in cupboards and wall gaps stay dark and humid for much of the year. They feed on paper, glue, wallpaper paste, cotton and linen, so the first clue is often small holes or yellow marks on books, photos and stored clothes.
The crew treats the places silverfish hide and breed. They apply dust into wall voids, behind skirting boards, inside built-in wardrobes and along the back of bookshelves. They treat bathrooms, laundries and any cupboard that feels damp, and the roof space, which is often where the largest numbers live. In apartments, they focus on linen cupboards, wardrobes and storage areas where boxes sit against walls.
- Dust applied to wall voids, skirting gaps and wardrobes
- Treatment of linen cupboards, bookshelves and storage areas
- Roof space treatment in houses and cottages
- Checks of bathrooms, laundries and damp cupboards
- Tips on airflow and storage to keep numbers down
Before the visit, pull boxes a little away from the walls and clear the floors of wardrobes and linen cupboards. Between visits, run exhaust fans, open windows on dry days and store papers and clothing in sealed plastic tubs instead of cardboard. If a room smells musty or has mould, mention it when you book so the crew can look at where the damp is coming from.
Crews cover Milton and the nearby suburbs most weeks. Call 07 3543 7770 to book silverfish treatment with your price given upfront.
