Silverfish do well in coastal homes. The sea air around Ocean Grove keeps many houses slightly damp, and older beach houses often have dusty roof spaces, timber linings and cupboards full of old books and board games. Silverfish are small, silvery, fish-shaped insects that come out at night. They feed on starch, glue, paper, wallpaper paste and fabric, leaving small holes and yellow marks on books, photos and stored linen.
Most problems start in the roof space or wall cavities, where silverfish breed in dust and insulation before moving down into wardrobes, bathrooms and laundries. When you call, tell us where you have seen them and whether anything stored has been damaged. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who treats silverfish across the Bellarine.
- Dust in the roof space and wall cavities where silverfish breed
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- A spray along skirting boards in bathrooms and laundries
- Treatment of storage areas, garages and sheds
- Tips on reducing damp and clearing old papers
Before the visit, clear the floors of wardrobes and linen cupboards and move boxes away from the walls so the crew can reach the edges. Opening windows on dry days, running the bathroom fan and sorting out leaking taps all help keep numbers down. Store papers, photos and spare linen in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard.
Silverfish are often treated as part of a general pest treatment, which also covers spiders, cockroaches, ants and earwigs. Short stay homes in Ocean Grove that sit closed up for months are some of the most common bookings. Call 03 7053 9843 to book silverfish treatment.