Silverfish like the damp, dark corners a Dandenong Ranges home tends to have plenty of, from bathrooms and laundries to built-in cupboards and under-house storage. They feed on paper, cardboard and fabric, so silverfish damage often shows up first in stored books, old boxes or the odd hole in clothing tucked away in a wardrobe. They move at night and tend to avoid light, so a sighting during the day in a bathroom or laundry usually means numbers have built up somewhere close by.
When you call, tell us where you have seen them, whether it is bathrooms, cupboards or a storage area, and we will book a local crew to treat those spots along with the entry points silverfish use to move around the house. Reducing damp in the area helps keep them from coming straight back, and a dehumidifier or extra ventilation in an older bathroom can make a real difference between visits.
- Bathrooms, laundries and ensuites
- Built-in wardrobes and linen cupboards
- Under-house and subfloor storage areas
- Bookshelves and cardboard storage boxes
- Skirting boards and floor edges in damp rooms
Homes in Dandenong Ranges with a subfloor or an older bathroom without much ventilation tend to see silverfish more than a newer, well-ventilated property, so improving airflow in damp rooms is worth doing alongside a treatment visit. Wiping down bathroom tiles and skirting boards after a shower, and leaving a window cracked where the layout allows, both cut down the damp that silverfish are drawn to in the first place.
Call 03 7053 9849 and we will book a local crew to look at the damp areas causing the problem.