silverfish???

[bloodbrother]

Anyone else have a shitload of these in their basement? There are alot where I live and just wondering if they will bother the plants at all? On the net it says they eat mold, book binding glue and wallpaper glue.. just trying to plan for any type of pest infestation that may happen.. thanks.

bloodbrother Reviewed by bloodbrother on 07-31-2008. silverfish??? Anyone else have a shitload of these in their basement? There are alot where I live and just wondering if they will bother the plants at all? On the net it says they eat mold, book binding glue and wallpaper glue.. just trying to plan for any type of pest infestation that may happen.. thanks. Rating: 5

[Rusty Trichome]

Why let them stick around...? If you've got bugs, get rid of 'em. Eliminates all worry.
Careful with pesticides around the ladies, tho. :thumbsup:

[bloodbrother]

well its just that they are in the basement and there are quite a few of them around and they outside so getting rid of them wouldn't be possible but im going to do a sealed grow box so hopefully that will keep them out?

anyone else know what i should do about them?

[stinkyattic]

A sealed box won't keep them out. They'll find a way, lol.
Dehumidify. Take away their food source (=mold). Pyrethrin bomb, using a product meant for in-home use.

[bloodbrother]

thanks.. the thing is that the basement is a concrete ledge with cinderblocks so there is exposed dirt between the ledge and the cinderblocks where the silverfish and humidity crawl in (as well as a sump pit which i am working on closing up soon)... and there are tons of them outside... ill fumigate for the thrips and buy a dehumidifier as well (what humidity do you recommend?) and hopefully this will work for me.

[bloodbrother]

but if some silverfish get in is it likely they will harm the crop or just be more of a gross nusicanse to me? (i hate them they looks so wierd)

[TheMetal1]

Primitive beasts...

This might help?
How to Get Rid of Silverfish

I've read that any humidity over ~50-60% is not optimal. Although, I have not experimented enough to know the effectiveness of a particular RH. In my understanding, the main problem with high humidity is the potential for mold or bud rot during flowering. From what I quickly read, Silverfish thrive on water and humidity... so dropping that is crucial. I also believe that any plant material is a key staple of the Silverfish diet. Get rid of them lil' Busters!!

Good luck :thumbsup:

[bloodbrother]

ahhhhhhhhh thanks soooo much... i think i have a firebrat problem actually since they arent actuallly silver but gosh i hate these things they are so disgusting.. im going toget a dehumidifier and do all i can to rid this problem thakns

[bloodbrother]

well really i not 100% sure what they are my friend called them silverfish i called them annoying maybe ill try posting a pic on a insect forum or soemthing

[GreenLeaf420]

well its just that they are in the basement and there are quite a few of them around and they outside so getting rid of them wouldn't be possible but im going to do a sealed grow box so hopefully that will keep them out?

anyone else know what i should do about them?

Really this does not sound good but if what you are saying is as bad as it seems maybe clean the house a bit more often? Just a thought because if I had bugs in my house I would have to find my Girl and Kids because she would leave if they did not... I know their are common bugs in certain parts of the country but can you not spray around you foundation or something? I think maybe an exterminator or a early fall cleaning before you get your box set-up... Good Luck and no Disrespect GL!