How do you eradicate silverfish?

Answer 1

>I got a terrific answer on this topic from Bob Haskins. He wrote a book called Silverfish >Control: How to Get Rid of Silverfish. Check it out at www.getridofsilverfish.com

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The three main points are :

- getting rig of moist, having laundry in a room generates sufficient moist in the air for the bugs to survive)

- getting rid of their food. Store everything in plastic containers/boxes

- get rid of their hiding places, fix cracks and wallpaper.

You should also try keeping your kitchen and eating areas clean. Silverfish are scavengers and can live off of the crumbs you leave on the floor.

Answer 2

The basic idea in getting rid of silverfish is to make sure you reduce the amount of moisture in your home and prevent them from breeding. The following website provides a step by step guide on getting rid of them: http://www.getridofsilverfish.com

Answer 3

You need to change the conditions in your home so that it's no longer an ideal place for silverfish to live. Remove sources of food, reduce moisture, seal cracks and crevices. Easy said than done, but that will do it.

Answer 4

There are many good baits readily available and cheap

Answer 5

See this page for the answer: http://www.diypestcontrol.org/home-pest-control/get-rid-of-silverfish

Answer 6

Some ways a person can eliminate silverfish from their home is to use various pest deterrent products. You can also eliminate soggy and dark areas from your home.

Answer 7

Silverfish are annoying insects.

Answer 8

Powdered mothballs

Answer 9

Silverfish can be poisoned or trapped.