Do silverfish traps work at all?

Yes, a silverfish trap will end up trapping silverfish as well as other crawling bugs or spiders in the house. The idea is that they will walk into the tunnel of the trap and end up getting stuck, so anything that is walking will get caught up in the “goo” (normally a starchy glue) and be trapped.

What are some drawbacks of the traps?

The big drawback is the trap can’t be put into small spaces as it has a boxy shape unlike a powdery substance like diatomaceous earth. If you are trying to put a trap in a small area or under baseboards or in bookcases, it just won’t work as well. A powder is just better than a box trap.

So yes they are effective, just not as useful as diatomaceous earth.

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Dekko packs are a pest control method for fighting and killing off silverfish in your home. They are made up of a starchy attractive substance on the outside that silverfish want to eat with a poison on the inside. Once silverfish eat deeper into the pack they get to the poison and will die.

How to use a dekko silverfish pack

Find the area of your home you have a silverfish problem and simply leave one of the packs there. Over the next few days silverfish will find and start eating the pack eventually getting to the toxin. This may control the silverfish infestation as they die out. If the silverfish come back, just use another pack to continue to control the problem.

Are there other alternatives than using the dekko silverfish packs?

Yes, a more natural way of controlling silverfish involves using a product called diatomaceous earth. Read more about it in our article about silverfish control

Normally silverfish aren’t going to be visible but the evidense of them in your home will show the signs they are there.

Silverfish typically are attracted to things like glues and starches. Some common areas where you might notice some damage are around wallpaper and book bindings mostly because of the glue. You will see some notches and irregularities in the fibers which most of the time points to a silverfish problem.

Silverfish are also attracted to cereals due to the starches in them. Look for them in the places you store your cereal and make sure the boxes or containers of cereal are completely sealed. If you have a silverfish infestation, you may notice them in the same cabinet with your cereals.

Another trick is to simply mix together a paste of water and flour placing it on an index card or piece of paper. Leave it there for a few days and monitor to see if any silverfish have come in contact with the paste.

After trying some of these methods, you may indeed find you have a silverfish problem. To get rid of silverfish read our article on silverfish control.

There is an easy to make silverfish trap that will help control them to an extent.

It will require a glass jar, some masking tape, as well as some bread.

Silverfish are attracted to starches that are found in things like bread as well as to glues that might be found in book bindings or wallpaper. So the bread will work at the bait.

Wrap the masking tape around the outside of the jar so the sticky part is facing out. This makes it so that the outside of the jar is sticky enough they can climb up the glassy surface.

Put the bread inside the jar and place it in an area where you might have a silverfish problem.

The silverfish will climb up the jar to get to the bread inside but will find themselves trapped as they can’t make it out of the jar since the sides are too slick to climb back out.

If you cat or dog happens to get to the bread, they just end up with an extra snack.

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What attracts silverfish?

Silverfish are attracted to glues, starches, and wet areas of your home. Glues could include book bindings and wall paper, starches could be from food that is left out, and wet areas are caused by poor leaking plumbing. Keeping a clean kitchen and having good pipes can help prevent the problem in the first place.

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Are silverfish dangerous?

No. They won’t bite you. They aren’t really harmful to you or your pets. But something to consider is the danger they pose to your home. Since they are attracted to sticky gluelike substances, they can ruin your walls especially those with wallpaper glue. Then it’s a danger to your budget getting it all fixed.

How to rid silverfish from books?

Since silverfish are attracted to glue, sometimes they get into your book bindings. One thing to do is sprinkle some Diatomaceous Earth around your books or other areas in your home to get rid of them quickly.

What methods of silverfish control are safe for pets?

Start off with something like a citrus spray if worried about products that could effect your pets.  These are specifically made for pest control and are completely harmless to pests.

When applying something like Diatomaceous earth, it’s best to do so while your pet isn’t around as it’s very drying and you do not want to get it in their eyes (or your own). Use food grade versions and not pool grade which will poison a pet.

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How to get rid of silverfish.

What are silverfish?

Silverfish are small wingless insects that are about a half inch long.

Where are silverfish found and what kinds of damage do they do?

Silverfish are commonly found in basements, sinks, bookcases, closet shelves, behind baseboards, wallpaper, window and door frames, wall voids, and any other darks areas of the home.

Any time there is a wet area or an area with glues a silverfish is going to be attracted to it. They can do substantial damage to books, tapestries, and wallpaper since they are attracted to the glues in them.

Shampoos and soaps can also bring them towards your sinks. If you find them near a sink, don’t assume they came up from the sink. Instead look for a hole in the wall or ceiling which is probable where they came from.

Indoor Silverfish Preventative Measures

Make sure there isn’t plumbing in the house that leaks. This always attracts all sort of pests and insects as well as the obvious damage to the house with any leaks.

Dehumidify rooms where you find silverfish or other insects to try and make them leave the area at first.

What are some Natural Silverfish Pest Control Products?

A very organic and safe product are Citrus Sprays

. Silverfish hate the scent of citrus. Spray around the baseboards in your house as well as on the outside of the house. Any natural citrus spray will be safe for pets and children so it’s OK to use it generously. Again this is a citrus spray made to get rid of silverfish not a cleaning product that can have dangerous chemicals to pets.

Another products is Diatomaceous Earth. This is an odorless powder that basically dehydrates silverfish and other insects as well as spiders. Sprinkling this around the house in areas where you see silverfish can kill them. You can also use this if you have silverfish in the garden but be aware that it will also kill beneficial insects as well as spiders who come in contact with it.

Another natural solution are insect traps

. Many catch fleas, ants, aphids, and silverfish alike. This is the no chemical solution although it’s won’t work as well as Diatomaceous earth or the citrus sprays.

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