Silverfish Control Melbourne | Roof Dusted, Damp Fixed
Silverfish in the bathroom or eating your books? Our silverfish control Melbourne crew dusts the roof, seals the gaps and fixes simple damp. Call 0478661110.
- Roof void dustedWhere silverfish breed, not just where you see them.
- Damp causes fixedCracked tiles, gaps and pipe holes sorted.
- Licensed and insured
- Written re service guarantee
- Open 24/7
Silverfish need moisture. A cracked roof tile or a gap around a bathroom pipe keeps the walls damp enough for them. Where it is a simple repair, our handymen fix it on the day.
- Roof + roomsBreeding areas treated
- Free quotePrice confirmed first
- 24/7Call any time, every day
- DampSimple causes fixed on the day
Get your silverfish control quote
Tell us where you see them, what is being damaged and whether any rooms feel damp. We call back, ask a few questions and book a time.
- What does it cost?It is a free quote based on the size of the house, the roof void and any repairs needed.
- Why are they in the bathroom?Silverfish follow moisture. Bathrooms, laundries and damp walls are where they end up.
- Will they come back?We treat where they breed and fix what keeps the house damp. A written re service guarantee covers the job.
- How soon can you come?We answer 24/7 and book a time that suits you, including weekends.
Get my silverfish quote
One minute. We call you back to book.
Serving Melbourne and suburbs, from Footscray and Point Cook to Box Hill, Glen Waverley and Brighton.
How does silverfish control in Melbourne work?
Silverfish control in Melbourne works from the top of the house down. Silverfish breed in the roof void and wall cavities, where it is dark, undisturbed and full of dust, then travel down around pipes and cornices into bathrooms, wardrobes and bookshelves. Treating only the room where you see them misses most of the population.
A proper silverfish treatment dusts the roof void and the tops of the wall cavities, applies a residual spray along skirtings, wardrobes and wet area edges, and then deals with the damp that keeps them comfortable. That last part is where our handymen come in.
Dust mites are a different case. They are microscopic, they live in every home, and nobody can remove them for good. What we can do is reduce the numbers in mattresses and carpets and give you practical steps that keep them down.
Silverfish and dust mite treatment at a glance
| Price | Free quote, confirmed before we start |
|---|---|
| Pests | Silverfish and dust mites |
| Roof void | Dusted where silverfish breed |
| Rooms | Skirtings, wardrobes, wet areas treated |
| Repairs | Gaps sealed, simple damp causes fixed |
| Guarantee | Written re service guarantee |
| Bookings | 24/7, Melbourne and suburbs |
Silverfish in the roof and wall cavities
Most homes with silverfish in the roof never see them up there. The roof void has insulation, dust, dead insects and old paper for them to eat, plus shelter and no light. On a warm damp night they move down through cornice gaps, downlights and pipe holes, and that is when you find them in the bath.
We apply insecticidal dust through the roof void, concentrating on the top plates, eave edges and around the penetrations above bathrooms and the kitchen. While we are up there, our handymen check for the causes of damp: cracked or slipped tiles, gaps in the sarking and leaks around flues and pipes. A cracked tile is replaced or re bedded on the day.
- Roof void inspected
- Dust along plates and eaves
- Around pipes and downlights
- Cracked tiles replaced
- Leak stains photographed
- Findings explained
Silverfish and dust mites: what you are dealing with
Two very different pests that share one thing: they both do better in a damp house.
Silverfish
Lepisma saccharinum and relatives
- How to spot it
- Silver grey, carrot shaped and wingless, up to about 12 mm long with three bristles at the tail. Wriggles like a fish.
- What it eats
- Paper, book bindings, wallpaper paste, photos, cotton, linen and starchy food.
- Where it lives
- Roof void and wall cavities, then bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes and bookshelves.
House dust mite
Dermatophagoides species
- How to spot it
- You cannot. Dust mites are smaller than half a millimetre and only visible under magnification.
- Why it matters
- Their droppings and shed skins are a common allergy trigger for asthma, hay fever and eczema.
- Where it lives
- Mattresses, pillows, doonas, carpet, lounges and soft toys, where there are skin flakes and humidity.
Signs of a silverfish infestation
Silverfish come out at night and hide fast, so the damage usually shows up before the insect does.
Grazed paper and books
Irregular thin patches on book covers, wallpaper, cardboard boxes and photos.
Yellow stains
Faint yellow marks on paper and fabric where they have fed.
Pepper like droppings
Tiny black specks in the corners of wardrobes, drawers and bookshelves.
Silvery scales
Shed skins and scales in storage boxes and on wardrobe floors.
Silverfish in the bath
They fall into baths and basins at night and cannot climb the smooth sides.
Holes in stored cotton
Small holes and thin spots in cotton and linen left in dark cupboards.
A silverfish exterminator who fixes the damp too
Silverfish pest control that only sprays the bathroom is treating the symptom. The breeding and the damp are somewhere else.
A bathroom spray and go
Sprays where you saw them, then leaves.
- Bathroom and wardrobe sprayed, roof void skipped
- No dust in the wall cavities or eaves
- Cracked roof tiles and leaks not checked
- Gaps around pipes left open
- Nothing said about the damp
Good Guys, pest control plus handyman
Treats where they breed, then removes what keeps them there.
- Roof void dusted along plates, eaves and penetrations
- Residual spray along skirtings, wardrobes and wet areas
- Pipe and skirting gaps sealed so they stop moving between rooms
- Simple damp causes fixed: cracked tiles, pipe holes, blocked vents
- Written re service guarantee: if they return within the period on your job sheet, we re treat at no charge
To get rid of silverfish, dry the house out
Silverfish need humidity to survive, which is why they cluster in bathrooms, laundries and against damp walls. If you want to get rid of silverfish and keep them down, the moisture has to go as well as the insects.
Where it is a simple repair, our handymen do it on the day: replacing a cracked roof tile, sealing around a pipe where it enters the wall, re sealing a gap along the bath or shower, clearing a blocked sub floor vent or cleaning out a clogged bathroom exhaust grille. Bigger issues such as a leaking pipe inside a wall or a new exhaust fan need a plumber or electrician, and we tell you plainly when that is the case.
- Cracked tiles replaced
- Pipe holes sealed
- Bath and shower gaps resealed
- Sub floor vents cleared
- Exhaust grilles cleaned
- Bigger issues reported
Silverfish and dust mite treatment in five steps
The same order on every job, so you know what happens and why.
Call and describe it
Where you see them, what is damaged, and any damp or musty rooms.
Inspection
Rooms, wet areas, wardrobes, the roof void and the sub floor checked for pests and moisture.
Treatment
Roof void dusted, rooms sprayed along edges, and mattresses and carpets treated for mites if booked.
Seal and repair
Gaps sealed and simple damp causes fixed, with anything bigger explained.
Aftercare advice
How to store paper and linen, and how to keep bedding and humidity in check.
What silverfish control costs
Every silverfish and dust mite job is a free quote. We price it on the size of the home, the roof void and any repairs, and you approve it first.
Silverfish treatment
Roof void dusted and rooms treated along skirtings, wardrobes and wet areas.
PriceConfirmed in writing before any work
Silverfish plus repairs
The full treatment with gaps sealed and simple damp causes fixed on the day.
PriceConfirmed in writing before any work
Dust mite treatment
Mattresses, carpets and lounges treated to reduce mites, with bedding and humidity advice.
PriceConfirmed in writing before any work
What changes the price
- Size of the home. A unit with no roof access is quicker than a large house with a big roof void.
- Roof access. Low pitched or cramped roof voids take longer to cover safely.
- Repairs needed. One cracked tile is quick; several leaks or many gaps take longer.
- Sub floor. Homes on stumps with damp sub floors may need that area treated too.
- Dust mite rooms. Each bed and carpeted bedroom adds a little to a mite treatment.
- Other pests. Many homes add spiders or cockroaches to the same visit.
Dust mite treatment and our silverfish guarantee
What a dust mite treatment can and cannot do, and what our guarantee covers.
Dust mites: what really helps
We can reduce dust mite numbers in mattresses, carpets and lounges, but they live in every home and will build up again without good habits.
Wash sheets and pillowcases weekly in hot water, use zip up mattress and pillow covers, air the bedroom daily and keep indoor humidity down. If allergies are severe, talk to your GP.
The re service guarantee
Silverfish treatments come with a written re service guarantee.
If silverfish return within the period written on your job sheet, we come back and re treat at no charge. Dust mite treatments are a reduction service and are explained separately.
Silverfish pest control Melbourne wide
Our silverfish pest control Melbourne service covers the inner city out to the bayside, eastern, northern and western suburbs, 24/7. Some of the areas we visit each week:
Is my suburb covered?
Looking for silverfish control near you? Enter your suburb, or tap one of the names below, and it goes straight into your quote form.
Inner Melbourne
North
West
East
South East
Bayside
Your silverfish and dust mite questions
Damage, damp, allergies and the roof. If yours is not here, ring us.
How much does silverfish control cost?
It is a free quote. The price depends on the size of the home, the roof void, whether you add a dust mite treatment and any repairs. You approve it before we start.
Why do I keep finding silverfish in the bath?
They come down from the roof and walls at night looking for moisture, fall into the bath and cannot climb the smooth sides. It usually means there is a population above the ceiling.
Are silverfish harmful to people?
They do not bite or spread disease. The damage is to paper, books, photos, wallpaper and cotton, which can be costly if it is something irreplaceable.
Can you get rid of dust mites completely?
No, and nobody honestly can. Dust mites live in every home. We reduce the numbers in bedding and carpets and show you how to keep them low with hot washing, covers and lower humidity.
Why treat the roof void for silverfish?
That is where most of them breed. Treating only the bathroom kills the few you see while the rest keep breeding above the ceiling.
What damp problems can your handymen fix?
Simple ones on the day: cracked or slipped roof tiles, gaps around pipes, gaps along baths and showers, blocked sub floor vents and clogged exhaust grilles. Bigger leaks we report for a plumber.
How should I store books and photos?
In sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes, off the floor, in a dry room. Avoid garages and sheds for anything valuable.
Do I need to leave the house?
People and pets stay out of treated rooms until surfaces are dry, usually two to four hours. The roof void is closed off while the dust settles.
Is it silverfish or carpet beetles eating my clothes?
Silverfish graze cotton, linen and paper. Holes in wool usually point to carpet beetles or moths; see our carpet beetle and moth treatment.
Can you do spiders and cockroaches on the same visit?
Yes. Our general pest control covers spiders, ants and cockroaches along with silverfish.
Can you come today?
We answer 24/7 and book around you, weekends included. If birds or possums are also in the roof, our bird nest removal team can clear old nests that feed silverfish and beetles.
