How To Kill Silverfish In Attic

If you have these insects in your attic there are a few things you should be aware of.

How to kill silverfish in attic. Using repellents and insecticides 1. Make a paste of flour water and boric acid. The silverfish crawl in but they can t get out. Buy a chemical spray.

You can start by vacuuming your house. If you have books in your attic these insects can do quite a bit of damage to them. Coat index cards with the paste allow it to dry and use as sticky traps. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth in cabinets and other dark areas.

Silverfish eat the cellulose in paper products and the glue found in the bindings of books. This is another natural substance that kills both silverfish and their eggs. In many cases dehumidification can go a long way toward rousting the silverfish out of your home. Silverfish will even feed on hair strands that have fallen off your head.

If you live in a wet area and you have no leaks then you need a dehumidifier. Hvac units can leave houses pretty dry particularly in the winter and that will make these bristletails very uncomfortable. Also silverfish like damp areas. Make your own silverfish trap by covering the outside of a glass jar with masking tape to help the critters crawl in then put crackers or something starchy in the bottom of the jar as bait.

Silverfish depend on moisture and food to survive.