Silverfish are small, silvery insects that like dark, damp places. In the Yarra Valley, with cool winters and plenty of moisture in the hills, they are common in older homes, short stay houses and anywhere that stays closed up. They feed on paper, glue, cardboard, starch in clothing and even wallpaper, so you often find them in wardrobes, bookshelves and stored boxes. Yellow marks on paper and small holes in fabric are common signs.
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 and other hiding spots inside the home.
- 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 storage areas, sheds and garages
- Tips on lowering damp and airflow in closed rooms
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 opening up closed rooms, fixing leaks and storing papers in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard all help. Running a dehumidifier in damp rooms over winter can help too. Short stay homes that sit empty for weeks are worth checking each season. For silverfish treatment across the Yarra Valley, call 03 7053 9852 to book.