Silverfish are small, grey, quick moving insects that like dark, damp places. In Fortitude Valley, they often turn up in older warehouse conversions and timber cottages, where high ceilings, brick walls and roof spaces give them plenty of room to hide. They feed on paper, glue, fabric and dust, so the first sign is often small holes in books, stored clothing or wallpaper, or tiny grey scales on shelves.
The crew treats the places silverfish live and feed. Inside, they apply dust to wall voids, the back of wardrobes and the gaps behind bookshelves and skirting boards. They treat bathrooms and laundries where moisture builds up, and the roof space where silverfish often breed in large numbers. In apartments, they focus on built-in wardrobes, storage cupboards and anywhere boxes are stacked against walls.
- Dust applied to wall voids, skirting gaps and wardrobe backs
- Treatment of bathrooms, laundries and damp cupboards
- Roof space treatment in houses and cottages
- Checks of stored boxes, books and linen cupboards
- Tips on airflow and moisture to make rooms less inviting
Before the visit, move stored boxes a little away from the walls and clear the floor of wardrobes if you can. Reducing damp by running exhaust fans and airing out cupboards helps between visits. Storing papers and clothing in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes also makes a big difference. If a room smells musty or has mould on the ceiling, mention it when you book so the crew can look at the damp that is drawing silverfish in.
Crews cover Fortitude Valley and the surrounding suburbs through the week. Call 07 3543 7769 to book silverfish control with pricing given before the visit.
