Silverfish are grey, wingless insects shaped like a carrot, with three bristly tails. They move with a quick wriggle and feed on starchy things like paper, book bindings, glue, cardboard, wallpaper and some fabrics. In Mill Park, they often turn up in bathrooms, linen cupboards, wardrobes and boxes stored in the garage or roof space.
Silverfish prefer dark, damp spots and come out at night, so many people only notice them when they find small holes or yellow marks on old papers, photos or clothes, or spot one in the bath. They live for several years, so a small group can build into a big one over time without anyone seeing it happen. Garages full of cardboard boxes are a common source.
- Dusting of the roof space and wall voids where reachable
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and shelving
- Treatment of bathrooms, laundries and damp areas
- Attention to stored boxes in the garage
- Advice on airflow and storage
The crew we book treats the spots where silverfish shelter, with dust in roof and wall voids and a residual spray in cupboards and along skirting boards. Before the visit, empty the floors of wardrobes and linen cupboards so the crew can reach the corners. Moving stored papers and photos from cardboard boxes into sealed plastic tubs helps too, and so does running the exhaust fan after showers. Keeping books and boxes off the floor and away from outside walls also helps.
Silverfish control is easy to add to a general pest visit, because the roof space is being dusted anyway. Ask about both options when you call. Call 03 7053 9824 for upfront pricing on silverfish control in Mill Park.