How to Keep Silverfish Away from Books Naturally
Set traps near or on bookshelves. , Clean medium to tall height jars., Wrap the jar with masking tape, fabric or another surface material insects can climb up., Place food attractants inside the jar., Place near the books.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Set traps near or on bookshelves.
Remove the labels and allow to dry. , Do this all of the way to the top. , This can be cereal, oats, oatmeal, crumbled crackers or dry cookie crumbs. , Check regularly; the silverfish crawl in to get the food but cannot climb back up the glass surface to get out.
Empty the jar and put back in place. -
Step 2: Clean medium to tall height jars.
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Step 3: Wrap the jar with masking tape
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Step 4: fabric or another surface material insects can climb up.
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Step 5: Place food attractants inside the jar.
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Step 6: Place near the books.
Detailed Guide
Remove the labels and allow to dry. , Do this all of the way to the top. , This can be cereal, oats, oatmeal, crumbled crackers or dry cookie crumbs. , Check regularly; the silverfish crawl in to get the food but cannot climb back up the glass surface to get out.
Empty the jar and put back in place.
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