Silverfish are small, silver grey insects with a carrot shaped body that wriggle away when you move a box or open a book. They love the humid air in Surfers Paradise, and they feed on starch, glue, paper, cardboard and some fabrics. You may notice small holes in clothes or papers, yellow marks, or silverfish in the bath, the linen cupboard or among stored boxes. They are active at night and shy of light, so a few sightings can mean many more tucked away.
When you call, we ask where you are seeing them and what, if anything, has been damaged. Silverfish often live in roof spaces and wall voids and come down through light fittings and cornices, so the crew looks beyond the room where you spotted them. We book a nearby independent crew and give you upfront pricing before the visit.
The crew we book treats wardrobes, linen cupboards, bookshelves, storage areas, bathrooms and, where access allows, the roof space. They use dusts in voids and targeted treatments in cupboards and along room edges. They also explain simple steps that make a big difference, such as moving stored papers into plastic tubs, running exhaust fans in bathrooms and improving airflow in wardrobes. Closed up holiday units are a common spot, as the air stays still and damp between stays.
- Wardrobes and linen cupboards
- Bookshelves, papers and stored boxes
- Bathrooms and humid rooms
- Roof spaces and wall voids
- Upfront pricing given before the visit
Silverfish are often treated at the same time as cockroaches, since both like damp, dark spots. Call 07 3543 7770 to book silverfish control in Surfers Paradise and we will line up a local team.
