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Silverfish got their name from the fact that their bodies shimmer silver when light falls on them. These insects grow about an inch long and are called sugar guests in some areas because they feed on sugar.

This is how the silverfish live

  • Silverfish are nocturnal animals, so you will hardly see them during the day. But if you go into the bath you may see one of these insects flee into the next crack.
  • During the day they hide behind skirting boards, in cracks and Put in the walls and behind loose wallpaper. This is where the female lays her eggs.
  • Silverfish like it warm and humid, which is why they are mainly in the household kitchen and found in the bathroom.
  • Their diet consists of sugar, starch, glues, but also dander and hair from humans and animals. But if you have to, you can go without food for a very long time.
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Home remedies for these insects

Silverfish are not a threat to humans but are useful in a sense because they eat dust mites, which are a bigger problem. Still, nobody likes to have them in their home and they can do quite a bit of damage in large numbers, so there are a few

Home remedies to combat them.

  • The best way to get rid of unwanted insects in the household is to deprive them of their food. All supplies that contain sugar or starch should therefore only be kept in well-sealable containers. Bags with labels are no protection, because under the labels there is glue, which the silverfish also feed on.
  • Vacuum and mop regularly; in the bathroom, you should remove hair from the floor, as this will also be eaten by the silverfish. Use cleaners that contain vinegar or lemon to wipe; silverfish do not like these scents at all. If the infestation is more severe, you can also place a bowl with a mixture of water and lemon oil or vinegar in the room. Lavender oil is also popular as an old home remedy to combat silverfish.
  • You can also ensure that the silverfish are uncomfortable with you by ventilating well. Always open this after a shower windowto lower the humidity and room temperature.
  • Seal all cracks in which the silverfish could hang out during the day. If you know the whereabouts, you can also use commercially available bait cans or sprays. You can set up glue traps on the walkways.
  • An old home remedy is a sliced ​​potato or some honey that you use as a lure. The silverfish like to eat both, so with a little luck you can dispose of the silverfish together with the food. Then you have to get up at night to catch the silverfish before they retreat to their sleeping places at dawn.
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