subject: How to Get Rid of Silverfish Bugs - 3 Great Tips to Destroy Any Silverfish Bug House Infestation [print this page] How to get rid of silverfish bugs? It really is much easier than you think when you know how. In this article, I'll share with you three great tips for getting rid of these critters.
Clean House
The first thing that you need to do is to clean up your house. Silverfish only need to eat once a year if they have enough food so you need to cut off their food source immediately.
Use a vacuum cleaner and get rid of all dropped hair and dust because silverfish feed on those. Make sure you stick the nozzle as deep as you can into any cracks too because this is where these insects lurk.
Fix House
Silverfish live in or come via cracks. You need to fill these up urgently.
If you have any wallpaper that is peeling back then you need to fix that too. The combination of paper and glue is like a carbohydrate feast for them. Just glue it back properly and they will stay away.
Do you have any leaks in your house? Are you sure? Many silverfish infestations originate with a leak. These insects seek out moisture so a leak will keep them alive. If you have one, fix it!
Powder Is Your Friend
Now we need to kill the remaining ones. Insecticide powder is your friend. It works by sucking all the moisture out of any insect that comes into contact with it and thus killing it quickly. It is also abrasive and can literally tear silverfish apart when they rub against it.
There are two types of powder that you can get. The first is called boric acid powder and is also a potent toxin. The second is called botanical powder and is derived from plant oils. If you have children or pets then you might want to consider the latter as it is probably a safer option.
How to Get Rid of Silverfish Bugs - 3 Great Tips to Destroy Any Silverfish Bug House Infestation
