Sanitation is important but not entirely effective in reducing populations because insects often reside between wall partitions, in insulation materials, in books and papers, among book shelves and in other protected places. However, be sure to remove old stacks of newspapers, magazines, papers, books and fabrics plus foodstuffs spilled and stored for long periods of time. Often reducing available water and lowering the home's relative humidity with dehumidifiers and fans is helpful. Repair leaking plumbing and eliminate moisture around laundry areas. Lighting a dark, sheltered area may force these insects to move to new sites where they can be controlled more easily. Once the infestation has been eliminated, sanitation will help prevent reinfestation. Make sure you vacuum all cracks and crevices of hard wood floors with vacuum attachment. Silverfish can get down into the smallest of places. Wallpaper glue can serve as a silverfish meal. If the corners or the edges of a strip of wall paper are peeling or coming up you will need to either reattach it, cut it off, or worst case scenario (and most effective) remove the wallpaper altogether.

Although silverfish can be terrible houseguests to get rid of, it is not impossibility. You are able to get rid of these unwanted critters over a matter of time just being patient and keeping things clean and dry. Try several of the options if you have too. One of them will work and you will soon be rid of the rotten little insects.

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