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Affordable fix: Banish silverfish with mothballs

They appear even in the cleanest homes and apartments, where they quickly multiply. Silverfish do not pose a direct threat to humans, but they can cause minor damage. There is a simple way to get rid of them.

How to repel silverfish?
How to repel silverfish?
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Silverfish, though not threatening to humans, are unwelcome guests in our homes. These small insects, about half an inch long, love dark, damp corners, such as bathrooms.

You will spend a maximum of $1.50; silverfish will disappear

Though silverfish do not bite or transmit diseases, their presence can be troublesome due to their tendency to contaminate food and damage paper and glue, leading to harm to books and wallpaper. For this reason, many people seek an effective way to deter them.

It turns out there is a simple and effective way to deal with silverfish, which few people know about. This method involves using mothballs.

These small, white products, similar in size to peas, are available in online stores for a price ranging from $0.40 to $1.50 for a 100-gram package. It's not only a cheap but also an effective solution that repels these insects thanks to its characteristic smell, which lasts for several months.

Mothballs for silverfish: There's no better way

To effectively get rid of silverfish, it is recommended to place mothballs in areas where the insects frequently appear, such as in the bathroom, along baseboards, and behind furniture. The intense smell effectively deters them for a long time, providing peace to household members.

Even though silverfish do not bite, their presence is unwanted due to the damage they cause to materials. The idea of using mothballs is not only a simple but long-lasting solution to this problem.

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