🫙 Glass Jar Trap
Wrap a jar with tape or newspaper (they’ll climb up).
Place bread or potato inside as bait.
Once they climb in, they can’t climb out.
Empty and repeat.
🧂 Diatomaceous Earth (Food Grade)
Sprinkle in corners, under sinks, behind toilets.
Microscopic shards cut their exoskeleton → dehydrate and die.
Safe for pets when used as directed.
🌿 Essential Oils
Silverfish hate:
Cedarwood
Lavender
Tea tree
Citrus
Mix 10 drops with water in a spray bottle — mist problem areas weekly.
❌ What NOT to Do
🚫 Use toxic sprays blindly — they won’t fix the root cause
🚫 Ignore recurring sightings — it means the environment still suits them
🚫 Leave wet towels or piles of newspapers lying around
❤️ Final Thought: Silverfish Aren’t Just Pests — They’re Messengers
You don’t need to fear every bug that scurries across your floor.
But you should listen when nature sends a signal.
Because silverfish aren’t just invaders —
They’re early warning signs of excess moisture, clutter, or unnoticed leaks.
And once you address those issues…
You’re not just getting rid of bugs.
You’re making your home healthier, drier, and more resilient — for everyone (and everything) inside.
So next time you see that silvery flash in the corner…
Don’t just stomp.
Pause.
Investigate.
And thank the little prehistoric messenger for the heads-up. 💙
