RugRemedyUK Silverfish Killer, 500ml

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Glue. Silverfish eat glue. They can eat the glue in wallpaper, book bindings, carpet, curtains, and furniture coverings. This can cause a lot of problems. Due to its all-natural formula, this product is safe to use around small children and pets. Likewise, it can be used anywhere in the home.

Not only is it scented perfectly to help you repel silverfish, one of the main ingredients is clove oil, which can suffocate silverfish through their exoskeleton.Clove-infused candles : Light some clove-infused candles in your living spaces. The subtle scent released by the candles will help deter silverfish while creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in your home. Candeo Candle Clove Essential Oil Soy Candle will release the scent of cloves over time in your home, creating a silverfish no-go zone. The rough surface of the tape will allow silverfish to enter the jar. However, they won’t be able to exit since their feet cannot get a grip on the interior’s smooth glass surface. Cedarwood has a strong scent to it, which is something silverfish dislike. It is potent, and to these tiny pests, the higher the concentration, the worse the smell is going to affect them. Insecticides: Low Toxicity Options. (2017). Ladybug.Uconn.Edu. http://www.ladybug.uconn.edu/FactSheets/insecticides–low-toxicity-options.php

Interestingly, silverfish are quite resilient. The University of Florida tells us that they can regrow appendages, typically lay between 7 and 12 eggs, can go for up to a year without food, and can live up to 4 years! Talk about resilience!

Things to Know Before Using Essential Oils

The Silverfish has a silvery body, two long antennae and three tail bristles. It is covered in tiny scales, which will come off if you touch it. Insert whole cloves into oranges, lemons, or other citrus fruits and place them in affected areas. The combination of citrus and cloves creates a pleasant fragrance and doubles as an effective silverfish repellent. Japanese Cedarwood, from the studies, seems to be the best option. However, due to the sensitivity of scent, using any cedarwood would be efficient. Clove Oil Keeps Silverfish Away