Silverfish love the humid climate on the Gold Coast. These small, silver grey insects hide in dark, damp places such as wardrobes, linen cupboards, bookshelves, storage boxes and roof spaces. They feed on paper, glue, starch and some fabrics, so the first signs are often small holes in clothes, yellow marks on paper or damage to old photos and books. Apartments near the beach often have them in built in robes and storage cages.
Holiday units and homes that are closed up for weeks at a time can see silverfish build up quickly, as can roof spaces with little airflow. When you call, we ask where you have spotted them and what has been damaged, then book a nearby independent crew with upfront pricing. A silverfish visit can include:
- Dusting of the roof space, where many silverfish live
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and storage areas
- Treatment of gaps behind skirting boards and cornices
- A look around bathrooms and laundries where damp collects
- A check of garages and boxes in storage
- Advice on airflow, damp and storing paper and fabrics
Before the visit, clear the floors of wardrobes and cupboards so the crew can reach the edges and corners. Clothes and linen can stay in drawers, but the crew will tell you what to cover or move. If you have valuable books or papers, tell the crew so they can plan how to treat around them. Running a dehumidifier or airing cupboards regularly gives silverfish fewer places to settle.
To book silverfish control on the Gold Coast, call 07 3543 7770. We will give you upfront pricing and book a local team. Silverfish treatment is often added to a cockroach or general pest visit, so mention any other pests you are seeing.
