17/09/2026
Ever opened an old cardboard box, wardrobe, or bathroom cabinet only to see a tiny, silvery insect scuttle rapidly into the dark? 📚👕
Silverfish might not bite or spread disease, but they can quietly cause serious damage around your home. These nocturnal, moisture-loving pests feed on starches, sugars, and carbohydrates. That means your books, wallpaper, documents, cardboard packaging, and natural fabrics like cotton, linen, and silk are all on their menu.
Here is how to take back control and protect your belongings:
🚰 Reduce Moisture: Silverfish thrive in high humidity. Fix leaking taps, clear blocked gutters, and use exhaust fans in bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens.
📦 Declutter Paper & Cardboard: Swap out cardboard storage boxes for airtight plastic tubs, and dispose of old stacks of newspapers or magazines.
🧺 Protect Clothing: Store off-season wardrobe items clean and sealed, as silverfish are especially drawn to fabric with food spills or sweat residue.
🛡️ Target Hidden Harbourages: Surface sprays usually only kill the few silverfish you see out in the open. Professional treatments reach deep into wall cavities, roof voids, and behind skirting boards where they nest and breed.
Don't let silverfish chew through your favourite clothes or important paperwork. Read our full step-by-step guide to silverfish removal and keep your home protected!
👉 Read the full guide: 🔗 https://allstatepest.com.au/pests/how-to-get-rid-of-silverfish/