Mix with water and spray on the tiles. Silverfish will no longer be a problem

Silverfish look like miniature silver fish. They are extremely agile. Because they come out of hiding mainly at night, we often don’t even realize that they are our roommates. During the day, they hide in dark, damp and warm places, especially in bathrooms. Interestingly, they can live up to eight years.

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Your roommate, silverfish. What does it live on?

Silverfish are usually harmless insects that they feed on starch and other simple sugars. They will not despise vegetables, fruits and dried meat, as well as exfoliated skin, paper, wallpaper, flour and cotton. When their number increases, they can cause minor damage, such as bitten or notebooks. Fortunately, you can get rid of them in a simple, non-invasive way.

A simple way to silverfish. Start with the arrangements

If you don’t want to share space with silverfish, go first keep the bathroom tidy. Because they like dark and damp places, clean and dry it regularly, and use moisture absorbers if necessary. In addition, do not forget to wash towels, especially cotton ones. Other methods will not help much if you create the best conditions for silverfish to live on your own.

How to get silverfish out? A beautiful fragrance and an effective repeller in one

If clutter and dampness in the bathroom are no longer a problem, it’s time for more radical measures. You will drive silverfish away with the help of smells they cannot stand. We are talking primarily about lavender, lemon, cinnamon, rosemary and cloves. You can reach for candles, essential oils or other products that smell like them. Also, once in a while wash bathroom tiles with a mixture of lemon water or water and essential oil — you will not only get rid of smudges and dirt, but also drive away uninvited guests. You can also soak cotton pads in some of the oils and put them on the floor, and put a few pieces of dried cloves or bay leaves on a bookshelf.