Great Tips To Get Rid Of Silverfish In Your House!

I discussed the prevention part in the previous post. But what if you have the pesky silverfish in your bathrooms or kitchens already? How to get rid of silverfish which are already present in your house? There are chemical, toxic ways of doing it as well as the non-toxic ways of doing it.

• The toxic ways of doing it include citrus sprays, aerosols and ready made baits, all of which contain harmful insecticides and pesticides. Although the toxic method kills the silverfish instantly, they can be harmful to pets and children of they come in contact with them. Thus, if you have pets or children in your house, it is best advised not to resort to chemical ways to get rid of silverfish.
• There are some effective, non-toxic ways to get rid of silverfish too, most of which you can do yourself at your home. Cucumber is one of the most effective silverfish repellents. Simply cut thick peels of cucumber and leave them in areas which are silverfish infested. Although this process may take time in getting rid of silverfish, it poses no health risk to people dwelling in the house. Just remember to replace the cucumber peels regularly with fresh ones, and very soon, the silverfish would leave your house for good.
• Another well known and effective way to get rid of silverfish is the use of flour and water. Just mix some flour in water and form a glue like paste. Take some strips of paper and apply this paste on both the sides of the strips. Keep these strips in cabinets, on the kitchen floor as well as bathroom floor or any other place which you think might be infested with silverfish. The silverfish will be attracted to the paper strips and in the process stick to the glue like paste. Thus, they get trapped and can be removed easily.
• Dehumidifying works great too when you want to get rid of silverfish. These insects love moisture and when you take away things that they love, they would automatically go away.
• Apart from all that, there are electronic methods to get rid of silverfish. There are electronic devices available in the market which use sound frequencies to push out silverfish and drive them away from your home. However, sometimes, these devices can be uncomfortable for the pets, and thus, care must be taken when using them.

But you won’t need any of that if you manage you keep your house clean and free from moisture. As they say, prevention is better than cure.

Silverfish Bugs - How To Keep Them Out Of Your House

Silverfish, the tiny, blue or white colored insects you usually find in your kitchen, bathroom or in a stack of books, can be a lot pesky. Although they are innocuous looking and do not cause harm to humans directly, they can eat away your wallpaper, your books and leave behind dirty trails in your food items. They can be devastating to your property as well as pose a certain amount of health risk, just like cockroaches. Not mention the irritation factor - silverfish can be more irritating than cockroaches, which are their younger cousin.

To be able to get rid of silverfish, you first need to understand where they come from and what they like and dislike. Just like their younger cousins, silverfish reside in drains. They love moist places and dark surroundings, and that’s why, they are usually found in tiny areas in kitchen and bathrooms. They also love starch, especially the kind which is present in wallpapers, books and notebooks. That explains why they can also be found in a dirty stack of books, copies and behind torn wallpapers.

As far as the question of where they come from arises, they can come through the tiniest of cracks and holes in your house. Their body structure has a very flat shape, which allows them to squeeze themselves into the tightest of spaces. Now that you know where they come from and what they like, you can take remedial measures to ensure that silverfish stay away from your house.

The best way to keep them out of your house is to dust and clean your house regularly. They love unclean surroundings and love food grains and cereals. Keep those things away from them and chances are they won’t trouble you. It is also a good idea to cover any holes or cracks in your kitchen, bathroom or other areas. Pay special attention to wallpapers in your house if any. If your wallpaper is torn, it increases the chances of silverfish making their way into your house. Either mend the torn thing or get rid of it altogether. If you have had serious problems with silverfish in the past, it is always better to get rid of wallpapers completely. Silverfish are known to have a special liking for wallpaper. Thus, you destroy the means, you destroy the enemy.