Silverfish are quick, silvery, carrot-shaped insects that hide by day and feed at night. They like the dry, dark roof voids and wall cavities of older homes, which makes them common around Dinmore. From the roof they drift down into wardrobes, linen presses, bookshelves and storage boxes, where they eat paper, glue, cardboard, wallpaper paste and natural fabrics. You might notice ragged holes in clothes, yellow stains on linen or scraped patches on book covers and old photos.
When you ring, we ask where you have seen silverfish and what damage you have noticed. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book treats the roof void, which is usually where most of the silverfish are breeding, as well as the rooms where they are turning up. Before they arrive, empty the lower shelves of wardrobes and linen cupboards so the treatment can reach the back corners.
A silverfish treatment often includes:
- Dust spread through the roof void
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Treatment of cracks along skirting boards and built-in cabinets
- Checks of garages, sheds and boxes of stored papers or clothes
- Pointers on storing papers and clothing in sealed plastic tubs
Silverfish do well in still air and damp corners, so airing out cupboards, using bathroom exhaust fans and swapping cardboard boxes for plastic tubs all make the home less inviting. Many people book silverfish control at the same time as a general pest treatment, as the roof void is treated in both, which saves a second visit. To book silverfish control in Dinmore, ring 07 3543 7773.
