Getting Rid of Silverfish

By

MonikaTemplin

01/01/2010

Silverfish (and any other crawling-bug pests--cockroaches, earwigs, ants, centipedes, etc.) can be safely, efficiently and cost-effectively controlled with diatomaceous earth (available in specialty garden stores). It looks and feels like talcum powder and usually costs less than $10 for a 5 pound bag (a lifetime supply). It is non-toxic to humans and pets since it scratches the outer casing or breathing structure of insects and bugs, causing them to dehydrate. A pest only has to walk through some of it and they are as good as dead! As long as it remains dry, it is effective continuously, forever.

Just apply a thin line of diatomaceous earth along baseboard cracks--or anywhere else pests appear, or dust a specific area. If you know what your particular pest likes to eat, you can also make simple "traps" with a dish of diatomaceous earth and some tasty bait placed where you have the problem. One of the best methods of continuous pest control is to dust the space between your walls or under cabinets.

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I need a cheap way to kill silverfish and moths. Anything that eats holes in my clothes while in the wardrobe or chest of drawer.

Brian from Australia

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RE: Getting Rid of Silverfish

At the store they sell moth balls in a bag or just get some moth balls, and store it in a mesh bag in the closet with your clothes. (03/01/2008)

By Fasha

RE: Getting Rid of Silverfish

Use lavender oil or scented products like sprays and dryer sheets. Also, cedar chips (can be found in the home department) can help repel those annoying expensive nasty things. (03/01/2008)

By kimberleekaye

RE: Getting Rid of Silverfish

Put nice smelling soap in your drawers it keep the bugs away, and your clothes smell fresh as well. (03/03/2008)

By Snazzy

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I have just found a silverfish in my bedroom. Does anyone have a pet friendly recipe to get rid of them?

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