Silverfish are small, wingless, silver-grey insects that move with a quick, wriggling motion and hide by day. In Bacchus Marsh homes they are often found in roof spaces, linen cupboards, bookshelves, bathrooms and in cardboard boxes stored in garages and sheds. Older weatherboard homes with plenty of roof space and wall cavities tend to have more of them, especially after a damp winter. You may only ever see one or two, usually in the bath or sink at night, even when many more are hiding.
They feed on starch and glue, so they damage books, paper, photos, wallpaper, cardboard, cotton and linen. Signs are irregular holes or scraped surfaces, yellow marks and tiny droppings like ground pepper. The crew we book dusts the roof space where access allows, which is where most silverfish live, then treats wardrobes, cupboards, skirting gaps, bathrooms and storage areas with a residual spray.
- Roof space dusting where access allows
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Treatment of bathrooms, laundries and skirting gaps
- Garage and storage shed treatment
- Tips on damp, storage and clutter
- Advice on signs to watch for after the visit
Silverfish love damp, so fixing leaks, using exhaust fans after showers and letting air through cupboards all help. A dehumidifier helps in rooms that stay cold and damp over winter. Move old papers, books and photos into sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes, and clear out piles of newspapers and magazines. Regular vacuuming along skirting boards and inside cupboards removes eggs before they hatch.
Silverfish treatment can be added to a general pest visit at your Bacchus Marsh home. We will give you upfront pricing and book a local crew. Call 03 7053 9839.