You need a piece of potato and foil. Such a trap will catch uninvited company in one night

Silverfish or silverfish are tiny, wingless insects that get their name from their silvery-gray color and fish-like appearance. These household pests can often be found in damp areas such as basements and bathrooms. Silverfish are nocturnal creatures that feed on paper, fabric, glue and other materials containing cellulose. This can result in extensive damage to books, clothing, wallpapers and even photos.

How to effectively get rid of silver mites? Home remedies for silverfish at home

Before we reach for special chemical preparations to get rid of intruders such as silverfish from our home, it is worth trying natural and home-made solutions. They are not only less irritating, but also ecological. You only need potato and a piece of aluminum or food foil, from which you will make a potato trap in which silver flies will fall into a trap. It is best to do this in the evening, because it is at night that silverfish are extremely active.

1. Place slices or a raw potato cut in half with the inside slightly hollowed out on a square sheet of foil.
2. We place the whole thing on the floor, e.g. in the bathroom or kitchen.
3. The smell of starch will attract silverfish that will fall into our trap.

What smell do silverfish dislike? Prevent silverfish in the future

Silverfish can enter your home from a variety of sources, but there are a few natural ways to prevent them from being attracted indoors. You can repel them and prevent them from being attracted to certain areas of your home by spraying specific ones essential oils.

Silverfish (Illustrative photo) Leonid Eremeychuk/iStock

Just mix the selected oil (mint, lavender or basil) with water in a spray bottle and then spray the places where you have noticed silverfish activity or suspect that they may be hiding. You can also place cinnamon sticks in the cracks and crevices where you think they might be sneaking in or hiding.