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Silverfish eat books, papers, and clothing. Discourage them by sprinkling a

Silverfish eat books, papers, and clothing. Discourage them by sprinkling a solution of borax and powdered sugar around the perimeter of a room. (This mixture is poisonous, so be sure children and pets can’t get at it.)

By Yankee Magazine|Mar 24 2013| Print icon

Silverfish eat books, papers, and clothing. Discourage them by sprinkling a solution of borax and powdered sugar around the perimeter of a room. (This mixture is poisonous, so be sure children and pets can’t get at it.)

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