Silverfish turn up in damp, dark spots around a house in Ipswich, such as bathroom cupboards, the roof void, under carpet edges or among stored papers and boxes in a garage or shed. They feed on paper, glue and fabric, so old boxes and books are a common find during a check.
The crew we book will check bathroom and laundry cupboards, the roof void, and any stored boxes or papers for silverfish activity, looking for the small scale-like insects themselves as well as the feeding marks they leave on paper and fabric. Wardrobes, bookshelves and under-stair storage are also worth a look, since silverfish will sit undisturbed in a box of old paperwork for months.
- Bathroom and laundry cupboard check
- Roof void and stored box check
- Wardrobe and bookshelf check
- Carpet edge and skirting check in damp rooms
- Treatment placed in cracks, voids and cupboards
- Advice on reducing damp spots that attract silverfish
Because silverfish are drawn to damp, poorly aired spots, the crew will point out any areas worth airing out or fixing, such as a leaking pipe under a sink, a roof vent that is not doing its job, or a bathroom exhaust fan that hardly ever gets used. Boxes of old papers or books stored directly on a concrete floor are also worth moving onto a shelf, since damp concrete is one of the more common starting points.
Visits in Ipswich are priced upfront, and mentioning which rooms you have been finding them in helps the crew focus the visit. Call 07 3543 7769 and tell the team what you have seen.
