Silverfish are small, silvery, quick-moving insects that thrive in the damp, salty air of coastal suburbs like Palm Beach. They hide during the day in wardrobes, bookshelves, bathrooms, storage boxes and roof voids, and come out at night to feed on paper, glue, starch, fabric and dust. Holes in clothes, yellow marks on paper and small scraped patches on wallpaper are common signs.
Because silverfish like dark, still spots, they are often found in places a normal clean does not reach. The roof void is a big one, as insulation and stored boxes give them plenty of cover. The crew we book looks at where the damage is and where humidity builds up in the home, then treats those areas.
- A check of wardrobes, linen cupboards, bookshelves and storage areas
- Dusting of the roof void where access allows
- Crack and crevice treatment along skirting boards and cupboard edges
- Treatment of bathrooms, laundries and other damp rooms
- Advice on airflow, dehumidifiers and storage
Before the visit, clear the floor of wardrobes and the lower shelves of linen cupboards so the crew can reach the edges. Storing books and papers in sealed tubs and running an exhaust fan in the bathroom helps keep numbers down after the treatment. A dehumidifier in a closed-up room can also make a real difference in the wet season, when older beach homes stay damp for weeks.
When you call, tell us where you are seeing silverfish or damage, and whether the roof void is easy to reach. We give you upfront pricing on the phone. To book silverfish control in Palm Beach, call 07 3543 7772 and a local crew will be lined up.
