Having trouble with silverfish!

by Shore grandmom

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Any suggestions on how to get rid of them?

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Wanda on Jun 30, 2018

Catnip. Sprinkle it in drawers, pantry,storage boxes, etc. No more bugs.

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- Shore grandmom on Jul 01, 2018
  
  Thank you, I'll give the catnip and all of the other suggestions a try.
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jun 30, 2018

Oh dear, it happens. Probably came in with something you purchased. They love paper, may have been in a box. See if these help.

https://m.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Silverfish

https://www.pestwiki.com/get-rid-silverfish/

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- Shore grandmom on Jul 01, 2018
  
  Thank you, I'm not sure where they came from. They're only in one bathroom and we think we get rid of them and all of a sudden they're back. I'll give your suggestions a try.
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jul 01, 2018
  
  We will never know, and it doesn't really matter. Hope these remedies work out for you! If not, let us know and we can try something else. Good luck! 🌞
  
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- Shore grandmom on Jul 01, 2018
  
  Thank you, I'll need it.
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jul 01, 2018
  
  🤗
  
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Carol Thomas on Jun 30, 2018

Those little creepers make my skin crawl! Lol here is some good information you. Best wishes!
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/silverfish-how-to-get-rid-of-them-prevent-an-infestation-203055

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- Shore grandmom on Jul 01, 2018
  
  Thank you, I'll give them a try.
  
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M.H. on Jun 30, 2018

Borax pads. Our pest control gave us some. He stuck them in the area they would be and they worked really well. Good luck 👍

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- Shore grandmom on Jul 01, 2018
  
  Thank you, I'll give it a try.
  
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Kelly-n-Tony on Jun 30, 2018

Sticky traps work great to catch them. Or make your own with tape!

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- Shore grandmom on Jul 01, 2018
  
  Thank you, I'll give it a try.
  
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Deb K on Jul 01, 2018

https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Silverfish

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- Shore grandmom on Jul 02, 2018
  
  Thank you, I'll give it a try.
  
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Imjhale on Jul 02, 2018

Do you have old wallpaper? If lose anywhere they will get in to eat the glue and thrive. I'm removing 4 rooms of old wallpaper, already see a difference after 2 done. Also, use borax sprinkled and swept into small crevices in areas you see them

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- Shore grandmom on Jul 02, 2018
  
  No wallpaper, but thank you. I'll try the borax.
  
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Ellis on Jul 02, 2018

There are silverfish baits you can put in cupboards, bookcases, etc.

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- Shore grandmom on Jul 02, 2018
  
  Thank you. I give it a try. I can't stand those things.
  
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