Silverfish are small, grey, quick-moving insects that hide in dark, damp corners of Stafford homes. They feed on starch, glue and paper, so people often find them in wardrobes, bookshelves, linen cupboards and boxes of stored papers or photos. Holes in clothes, yellow marks on paper and tiny scales on shelves are common signs. Older timber homes and roof spaces with little airflow can suit them well.
The crew we book looks for the places silverfish are living and breeding. That usually means the roof void, wall cavities, built-in wardrobes, storage cupboards and bathrooms. They treat these areas with a dust or spray suited to the spot, paying close attention to cracks, skirting boards and the backs of shelves. Where the roof space is reachable, a dusting there can help cut down on silverfish coming down through cornices and light fittings.
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- Dusting of roof voids and wall cavities where reachable
- Attention to bathrooms, laundries and storage rooms
- Suits houses, units, townhouses and rental properties
- Upfront pricing given before the visit is booked
Before the visit, clear the floor of wardrobes and cupboards so the crew can reach the corners, and move boxes away from walls in storage areas. Afterwards, keep humidity down where you can by using exhaust fans, airing out rooms on dry days and storing papers and clothes in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes.
To book silverfish control in Stafford, call 07 3543 7766 and let us hear what you have found and where. We will book a nearby crew at a time that suits.
