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How To Get Rid of SILVERFISH Naturally Fast & Easily Yourself At Home

Silverfish won't do us any harm, but that doesn't mean you want them hanging about. They'll make light work of destroying your books, clothes and any other starchy food sources. It’s only when you deal with an infestation yourself that you realize how tricky it is to keep your home pest free. But with a bit of perseverance, it is possible to naturally get rid of a silverfish infestation without resorting to professional help. In this video, we're going to share the best tips for getting rid of silverfish as naturally as possible. It’s always wise to remember that prevention is better than cure, so if you can stop the cause of your silverfish infestation, rather than just getting rid of the infestation itself, you’ll be able to prevent future infestations, too. Here’s what you need to do: 1. Dehumidify your home Silverfish are attracted to damp conditions, so the first step to preventing and treating an infestation is to dehumidify your home. You can do this by purchasing a dehumidifier to draw moisture out of the air. If you're looking for a cheap solution, you can buy cheap moisture absorbers, but a more long-term fix would be to invest in an electronic dehumidifier. Other ways to reduce the amount of moisture in your home include drying clothing outdoors, setting the heating to a constant temperature of 26 degrees, keeping your windows open, making sure your bathroom fan is switched on for longer periods during and after showers, and mopping up any standing water from the floor. 2. Fill the cracks It can be hard to tell where the silverfish are hiding when they only come out to play at night. The best way to secure your home against these annoying pests is to fill in and seal any cracks and crevices. You can do this using caulk. You also want to pay attention to any wallpapered parts of your home. Paper is a favourite food source for silverfish bugs, so you'll want to make sure that your wallpaper is maintained. Peeling paper could well be keeping them around. 3. Clear away paper As you now know, silverfish love paper. It’s high in starch and makes the perfect source of food. Be sure to keep your beloved books, newspapers and important documents safe if you’re dealing with an infestation. The best way to do this is to move it to a secure box or a room that isn’t affected by the infestation. Not only is having these starchy food sources lying around likely to encourage an infestation of silverfish to stick around, but you will also end up having to throw away anything that they've got into. You'd be surprised by how quickly they can work through your clutter! Moving on, if you already have a silverfish infestation, you’ll first need to get rid of them before following our preventative tips to get rid of them. We suggest using a combination of the following options to get rid of a silverfish infestation at home: 4. Use a newspaper Looking for a cheap, humane and non-toxic method? Why not give newspaper a try? As paper is one of the silverfish's go-to food sources, newspaper makes great bait, especially when moist. Before you go to bed, set a few newspaper traps. Follow these steps to make your own: • Take an old newspaper and roll it up lengthways. • Secure it with some elastic bands. • Carefully soak it with water until the sheets are a little bit damp, but not mushy. • Leave a few of the traps around your home in places where you have seen silverfish. The silverfish will be attracted to the traps and should take refuge in them overnight. In the morning, carefully discard of the newspapers. You can repeat this for a few nights in a row, or until you stop seeing silverfish in your home. 5. Diatomaceous earth Another popular way to kill insects, including bed bugs, is to use diatomaceous earth. The particles of the powder are razor sharp, meaning that when any bugs crawl over it, they will have their outer shells ripped apart. This is a slightly messy method, but it works well as a last resort. 6. DIY jar trap Looking for a more humane DIY trap? Why not try using an old jar? Take an old, clean jar and wrap the outside with tape from top to bottom. Masking tape works best for this, but any tape will do. The ridges of the tape will help the insects to climb their way inside of the jar, but they won't be able to climb back out. Place some torn up pieces of bread in the bottom of the jar to lure them in. As with all the other traps, be sure to empty and reset it in the morning. 7. DIY sticky bait traps If you want to make your own sticky traps, give duct tape a go. It's a cheap solution and will catch dozens of silverfish in their tracks. Place it sticky side up around the perimeter of the room that you wish to treat. Each morning, discard and replace any tape that has insects stuck to it.