Silverfish are small, silver, wriggly insects that feed on starch, paper, glue, fabric and dust. In Ripley homes they are often found in wardrobes, bookshelves, storage boxes, bathrooms and roof spaces. You might notice small holes in clothes or paper, yellow marks on fabric, or silverfish darting away when you move a box.
Silverfish like dark, humid places, and the warm, damp summers here suit them well. The roof void is often where large numbers live, and they drop down through gaps around light fittings and cornices. The crew we book treats the roof space with a dust, then applies a light treatment inside wardrobes, cupboards, bookshelves and along skirting boards where silverfish shelter during the day.
- Roof void dusting where silverfish breed
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Attention to bathrooms, laundries and damp areas
- Checks of storage boxes, garages and sheds
- Advice on reducing humidity and clutter
Silverfish treatment is often part of a general pest treatment, but you can also book it on its own if they are the main problem. Before the visit, empty the bottom of wardrobes and move boxes away from walls so the crew can reach the areas silverfish use. Afterwards, storing clothes and papers in sealed plastic tubs and running a dehumidifier or exhaust fan in damp rooms helps keep numbers down. Books, photos and old papers stored in the garage are worth checking too, as silverfish often turn up there first.
We give you upfront pricing when you call and book a crew that works around Ripley often. To book silverfish control, call 07 3543 7766.
