Silverfish like damp, dark and undisturbed spots, which makes bathrooms, laundries, roof voids and boxes stored in a shed or garage common places to find them in a Whittlesea home. Left alone, they can damage paper, fabric and stored books, so a few sightings are worth a call even before the numbers become obvious.
The crew we book checks the usual damp areas first, bathroom and laundry cavities, skirting boards and any spots with poor airflow, then looks at stored boxes, bookshelves and roof voids where paper and fabric give silverfish something to feed on. Reducing moisture around the property is part of the advice given during the visit, since that is often what draws them in to begin with.
- Bathrooms, laundries and other damp areas checked first
- Stored boxes, bookshelves and roof voids checked for activity
- Moisture sources identified where they are contributing to the problem
- A price confirmed before the crew begins work
- Notes on airflow or ventilation changes worth making around damp rooms
Older township homes around Whittlesea with less ventilation under the house or around the bathroom tend to see more silverfish activity than newer, well-sealed builds, though stored boxes in a shed can bring silverfish into any property regardless of age. Damage to book spines, cardboard corners and the edges of wallpaper are the usual giveaways once numbers build up, and the crew will point out any of this damage they come across during the visit. Mention where you have been finding them and whether it is a new issue or something that has been going on for a while when you call.
Call 03 7053 9826 to book a silverfish visit for your Whittlesea property. We will confirm a price and arrange a local crew to have a look.