Tricks to eliminate “silverfish” from our homes forever

It often happens, especially when we clean the house, that we come across the famous ” silver fish “. These insects like the damp, dark corners of our homes, which is why they are most often noticed in bathrooms or near bookcases.

Silverfish , or Lepisma saccharina , are small silver – colored insects that move very quickly, are harmless and reproduce easily. Below we explain how to get rid of these insects forever.

The first trick is to put a little lavender oil in the corners favored by these insects. The aroma of lavender scares silverfish away.

You can also place lavender bags in every corner of the house. To make the aroma even more intense, add a few drops of essential oil. A couple of days will be enough to no longer see these annoying insects.

Another very effective trick consists in preparing a real silverfish trap . Pour some oat flakes into a jar, which you will then wrap with tape. The starch in the oat flakes will attract insects, which will climb onto the jar to enter, but from which they will no longer be able to exit, slipping on the glass.

If you can spot a silverfish nest, just pour a little ethyl alcohol on it to eliminate it.

Remember that silverfish like humid places, so if possible, put some baking soda in a jar so it can absorb some moisture.