How Do You Get Rid Of Centipedes & Silverfish?
Centipedes and silverfish look like they could belong in a 1950’s horror movie about terrifying insects. While they don’t do a large amount of damage like other household pests such as termites, they can be annoying and their weird legs and alien shapes can be intimidating, especially to young children. Luckily, getting these horror film rejects out of your home is relatively easy if you follow a few simple, but crucial steps. Search for the insects in their most likely habitats. Both insects thrive in areas of darkness and moisture or where they have adequate food supply. Common areas include basements, attics, cracks in the foundation and under sinks. Silverfish will eat almost any organic materials including book glue and paper. Centipedes tend to feed on other live insects, such as the silverfish. Remove the moisture around sites where the pests may gather. Fix any leaky pipes and use dehumidifiers to reduce areas of high moisture. Centipedes will actually dry up and die without ad
