{"title":"How to get rid of silverfish | Non-toxic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to get rid of silverfish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilverfish are the fast, silvery insects that scatter under the sink or behind the baseboard the moment you flip the light on. They are not a sign of a dirty home. They are a sign of moisture, and once you dry things out and treat the places they hide, they have nowhere left to settle. Here is how to get rid of silverfish without spraying harsh chemicals in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy silverfish move in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilverfish crave humidity and dark, quiet spaces, so bathrooms, basements, closets and the gaps behind baseboards are their favorite haunts. They feed on starches and sugars: paper, book bindings, cardboard, wallpaper paste, flour and even starched fabric. They do not form colonies or leave a trail, so the goal is to dry out their hiding places, treat the cracks where they shelter and cut off the starchy food they are after. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/insects\/pest-control-silverfish-and-earwigs\"\u003eWhat you need to know about silverfish and earwigs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/insects\/bugs-that-look-like-silverfish\"\u003eBugs that look like silverfish\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe non-toxic fix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by cutting the humidity with a dehumidifier or a bathroom fan, since dry air alone drives silverfish out. For the places they hide, puff \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder\"\u003eDust to Dust\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e into cracks, baseboards and under-sink gaps, where the powder keeps working on the silverfish that shelter there. To knock out the ones you see, spray \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray\"\u003eSix Feet Under\u003c\/a\u003e on contact with plant-based active ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSend silverfish packing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry it out:\u003c\/strong\u003e run a dehumidifier or fan and fix leaks, since moisture is what draws them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat the hideouts:\u003c\/strong\u003e puff Dust to Dust into cracks, baseboards and under-sink gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHit what you see:\u003c\/strong\u003e spray Six Feet Under on contact for silverfish out in the open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut the food:\u003c\/strong\u003e store paper, books and dry goods in sealed bins away from damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/how-to-get-rid-of-silverfish-in-the-bathroom-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of silverfish in the bathroom\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/how-to-get-rid-of-silverfish-in-books-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of silverfish in books\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop non-toxic silverfish control →\u003c\/strong\u003e browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/silverfish\"\u003eSilverfish collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"insect-buster","title":"Insect Buster: Targeted Insect Powder Applicator - Works with Dust to Dust or any Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDisperse insect powders with precision using this meticulously engineered bulb duster, saving you time and money on pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":42471887503578,"sku":"IB-SML-08","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 oz","offer_id":42471887470810,"sku":"IB-LRG-14","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/The-Insect-Buster-Bulb-Duster-small.jpg?v=1762439476"},{"product_id":"six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray","title":"Six Feet Under: Indoor \u0026 Outdoor Insect Killer \u0026 Repellant - Fast-Acting (24 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur clean kill formula is a biodegradable blend of active plant-derived ingredients, and it's proven to kill ants, roaches, insect larvae, beetles, moths, flies, fleas, and 50+ other bugs—fast. 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