Just because silverfish do not bite or cause bodily harm does not mean we shouldn’t take them seriously. They’re still a threat. They can be harmful to your personal belongings like books, newspapers, and wallpapers (basically anything made out of paper). If you have any valuables from the three things listed above, silverfish are a threat to you.
Their species has been known to be alive 100 million years before dinosaurs first roamed the earth, so they’re not easy to get rid of. They’re not going to go away without a good fight.
If you don’t want to see a silverfish infested mess in your favourite childhood book to ruin your happy memories, keep on reading! Here are a few tips that will help you keep a distance from this insect:
Limit their diet
Silverfish enter the home in search of food. Their diet includes starches and protein-rich items, such as grains, sugars, vegetables, fibres and fabrics. They also munch heavily on stored cereals and pet food. This is exactly how silverfish are first brought inside your home. They infest and cling onto these products and then swiftly spread across the rest of your house in the nighttime when they are the most active.
So, it’s in your best interest to store your dry food products in airtight containers from where they do not have any access.
Moisture control
Silverfish cling to moisture. They need high humidity levels to survive their typical lifespan of 8 years. To protect yourself from 8 years of torture, invest in a dehumidifier. It will suck up all the moisture, which is essential for a silverfish’s survival. Line any unfinished basement with plastic sheeting to eliminate any moisture in the structure. To allow humidity to escape, install ridge vents on roofs. Ensure cleanliness of your gutters and make sure water drains away from your home.
Tracing the source
As mentioned earlier, most silverfish enter homes by infesting food items. But in some cases, they also enter through the external environment. So don’t assume it’s because of your food items when the reason could be something entirely different. It’s important to trace the root of the problem before looking for a remedy. If the infestation is widespread, it is most likely that the guilty party is the exterior. Your game plan should be to move or remove anything against or near your house’s exterior. This is because silverfish are good at climbing walls and hiding in your vents. And once they’re in your vents, it won’t be an easy job to get rid of them.
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