Silverfish favour dark, damp spots and turn up in bathrooms, laundries, roof voids and anywhere paper, cardboard or fabric sits undisturbed for a long stretch, such as boxes in a garage or books on a low shelf. Calls across North Brisbane often come from households spotting small silvery insects in a cupboard or noticing damage to stored paper or fabric.
A silverfish visit looks at moisture levels around the property almost as much as the insects themselves, since silverfish need damp conditions to survive. Bathrooms, laundries, subfloors and roof voids with poor airflow are common starting points, along with storage areas where boxes and paper have sat untouched for a long time. Cardboard left in a garage for months is a particularly common source, since silverfish can feed on the glue and fibres undisturbed for long stretches.
Homes in North Brisbane with limited underfloor ventilation, or units with bathrooms that do not dry out well between uses, tend to see more silverfish activity. Reducing damp conditions where practical, alongside treatment, makes it less likely they come back in the same numbers. Books and photo albums that have not been opened for a long time are another common spot, particularly in a garage or spare room where airflow is limited.
- Bathrooms, laundries and areas around plumbing
- Roof voids and subfloors with poor airflow
- Bookshelves, cupboards and storage boxes
- Garages and areas where cardboard is stored
- Skirting boards and gaps around flooring
If you are finding silverfish in cupboards or noticing damage to stored paper or fabric, call 07 3543 7766 and describe where you have seen them. We will book a local team with the price confirmed before the visit.
