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Silverfish are a very common pest to have in your home. Below is a list of common questions and their answers about this pest. Hopefully they will help you understand this pest and get rid of them much more effectively.
What causes silverfish bugs to come into the house? Why do silverfish invade homes?
Silverfish come inside the home for the same reasons other pests come inside. There is food to eat, water to drink, shelter over their heads, a crack to get in, and moderate temperatures indoors. These ideal conditions will make silverfish want to come into your home and stay. If you want to cut back on the amount of silverfish and other pests, you need to cut off their food and water supplies and seal any cracks you can see.
Are silverfish harmful to humans? Do silverfish bugs bite? Are silverfish bugs poisonous?
Silverfish are not harmful to humans at all. If you look at one closely, it seems that they would be very harmful, but they can't do anything besides creep you out. There is no reason to become concerned.
How to get rid of silverfish in the pantry?
If you have silverfish in the pantry, they are eating your food, most likely your cereal. Put your cereal into sealed containers since the normal packaging gives the silverfish too much access to the cereal. If you notice any pest around any type of food, get that food sealed up. Lay down silverfish traps, the sticky glue ones, to trap them as they walk through your pantry and cupboards.
What is the best way to safely exterminate silverfish?
One great option to look into is diatomaceous earth. The food grade version of this dust will kill silverfish on contact. Sprinkle this around house and this will eliminate silverfish.
What can be done about silverfish near drains?
Run warm water and pour bleach down them each day. This will taint their water supply.
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