Silverfish thrive in the humid air of the Gold Coast. These small, silvery insects feed on paper, glue, starch, fabric and dust, which is why they turn up in bookshelves, wardrobes, linen cupboards and boxes of old papers. Small holes in clothes, yellow marks on paper and wallpaper, and tiny droppings on shelves are common signs, along with the odd one wriggling across the bathroom floor at night.
Most silverfish live out of sight in the roof void and wall cavities, where it is dark and damp, and drop into rooms through gaps around cornices, downlights and exhaust fans. The crew we book treats the roof void with a fine dust, then treats wardrobes, shelves, skirting boards and cupboards where silverfish feed. Treating the roof space matters most, as that is where the bulk of them breed.
- Roof void dusting where silverfish breed
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Checks around cornices, downlights and skirting boards
- Advice on damp, airflow and storage
- Pointers on stored papers, photos and clothing
Before the visit, take clothes and linen out of the cupboards being treated, or cover them with a sheet. Afterwards, keep rooms aired, run exhaust fans in bathrooms and laundries, and move papers and photos from cardboard boxes into sealed plastic tubs. Sorting out leaks and damp patches makes a big difference in the humid months.
Homes that stay shut up for long periods, such as holiday apartments, can see silverfish numbers climb while nobody is around, so owners often book a treatment before the busy season. Older apartments near the beach and homes with deep built-in wardrobes often see more silverfish, so mention this when you call. For silverfish treatment on the Gold Coast, call 07 3543 7765 for upfront pricing and a local crew.
