Silverfish are small, silvery insects that like dark, damp places, and the older homes of Essendon suit them well. Roof spaces in Edwardian and interwar houses often hold years of dust, old insulation and stored boxes, which gives silverfish plenty to feed on. They eat paper, glue, cardboard, starch in clothing and even wallpaper, so you often find them in wardrobes, bookshelves and bathrooms.
Most silverfish live in the roof space and wall cavities, coming down into rooms at night. A treatment that only covers the rooms often misses the main group. The crew we book dusts the roof space where it can be reached, then treats wardrobes, cupboards, skirting boards, cornices and other hiding spots inside the home. Yellow marks on paper and small holes in fabric are common signs.
- Dusting of the roof space and wall voids where access allows
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Spray along skirting boards and cornices
- Checks of bathrooms, laundries and storage areas
- Tips on lowering damp and improving airflow
When you call, tell us where you are seeing silverfish and whether you have noticed damage to clothes, books or papers. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew. Before the visit, empty the lower shelves of wardrobes and make sure the roof hatch can be reached.
Silverfish thrive in damp, still air, so running exhaust fans, fixing leaks and storing papers in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard all help. Bathrooms and laundries without good ventilation are common trouble spots in older homes, so it is worth opening windows after showers. For silverfish treatment anywhere in Essendon, call 03 7053 9854 to book.