Silverfish · Bellingham
Silverfish in your garage, bathroom, or basement?
Silverfish are usually a sign of a moisture problem. We find where the dampness is coming from, so you fix the real cause instead of spraying the same bugs again and again.
- WSDA certified
- WA Fish & Wildlife certified
- Locally owned
- 10+ years
- Free consultation
Signs you have silverfish
- Small silvery, fast-moving bugs, often seen at night
- Bugs in sinks, tubs, basements, or garages
- Damp concrete, musty smells, or white chalky staining on walls
- Small holes or yellow stains on paper, books, or boxes
How Gavin solves it
- Inspect to find where the moisture is coming from
- Recommend a fix for the water issue, including drying with our sister company Carpet Care Cleaners when needed
- Targeted treatment if it's still needed once things are dry
What to do until we arrive
- Run a fan or dehumidifier in damp areas
- Move cardboard boxes and paper off damp floors
- Check for leaks under sinks and around water heaters
Fix the moisture, fix the problem
Silverfish thrive where there's moisture. After treatment, our sister company Carpet Care Cleaners can dry out the structure and fix the water damage that attracted them. Visit Carpet Care Cleaners
We handle silverfish across Whatcom County
Real silverfish jobs from the Whatcom Wildlife Watch
Field notes and footage from actual calls around Whatcom County.
Questions
Why do I have silverfish?
Silverfish need moisture to survive. A lot of them usually means a damp spot somewhere: a leak, wet concrete, or an old flood that never fully dried out.
Will spraying get rid of silverfish?
Spraying can knock them down, but they come back if the area stays damp. Fixing the moisture is the permanent fix.
Are silverfish harmful?
They don't bite or spread disease, but they can damage paper, books, photos, and stored clothing, and they point to water problems that can damage your home.
Can you help dry out my home?
Yes. Our sister company, Carpet Care Cleaners, handles water damage and structural drying, so we can solve the moisture problem and the bugs together.
Get rid of silverfish for good
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