Dekko Silverfish Packs

4.5 out of 5 stars 179 Reviews | 36 Q&A

Dekko Silverfish Packs
Dekko Silverfish Packs
Dekko Silverfish Packs
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4.5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.6

179 Reviews | 36 Q&A

Product Overview

Dekko packs are an economic and easy way to control silverfish. Silverfish simply eat through the pack and ingest the poision inside. Place two to three packs in each infested area you are trying to control. Silverfish may take several days to a few weeks to control, depending on conditions. One box contains 24 paks.

Features and Specs

Active Ingredient Boric acid 20%
Target pests Silverfish, Firebrats
For use in Closets, Basements, Drawers, Bookcases, Garages, Attics and other places
Application Where Silverfish hide
Pet safe Yes, if used as directed on Label
Yield Each box contains 24 Packs
Shipping Weight 0.13 lbs
Manufacturer Dekko Mfg.
UPC 609189100015
EPA Registration 70313-1

Details

Dekko silverfish bait packs are an economic and easy way to control silverfish. Silverfish simply eat through the pack and ingest the poision inside. Place two to three packs in each infested area you are trying to control. Silverfish may take several days to a few weeks to control, depending on conditions. Pack of 24.

Place in closets, drawers, bookcases, basements, garages and other dark hidden places. Each pack lasts up to 4 months.

  • Silverfish eat paper and glue with great gusto! Dekko Silverfish Paks attacks them by infusing the boric acid, paper pack and glue with an attractant that is irresistible to the critters and kills them quickly once consumed. Unlike powders, Dekko Silverfish Paks are clean, won’t leave residue on your hands, or in locations where they are placed. In the case of severe infestation, complete control may take from 3 days to 4 weeks depending upon conditions.
  • Don’t open or crush individual packages. Silverfish show up most often in dark, dry areas. Place 2 or 3 packs in each infested area or location where silverfish might show up. In addition to drawers, closets, bookcases, basements and garages, use these packs in the attic and under the house. They will solve your silverfish problems quickly. If you don’t have the critters – and most folks do but don’t know it until the numbers get really large – Dekko Silverfish Paks will insure you don’t get the problem. An ounce or 2 of prevention is worth many pounds of aggravation.
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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    They really work!

    By Gloria on 01/28/2007

    This was my second order for the Dekko Silverfish Packs. I remember many years ago having them and came upon an old packet (very old) and found the name of the company on it and the rest is history. I didn't get enough the first time so I got a bigger package this time. They really work. Thanks for the fast delivery.

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    39 of 39 people found this review helpful

  • 1 of 5 Stars

    Did not work for me

    By Jennie on 08/02/2008

    I found that the silverfish were breeding in the packs. The package says good for 3 months since date of packaging. Since there is no way to know when the package was made, it seems possible the ones I got had already deteriorated on the shelf. In any event, this is not the way to get rid of an infestation.

    Expert ResponseExpert response:
    These paks do not have an expiration date and do not deteriorate. The product label says to replace the paks every 3 - 4 months from date of purchase.

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    38 of 48 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Work great!

    By Marilyn on 11/20/2007

    Dekko Silverfish Packs work great! Saw one dead silverfish, but no live ones. YEA!!!

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    31 of 31 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Works great!

    By Sj on 06/18/2007

    Thanks for the tips on my previous order a while back - these Dekko Silverfish Packs work great and the granular bait worked great!  We are doing some remodeling and found lots of bug carcasses - the basement is not nearly as scary a place anymore. Thanks again.

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    20 of 20 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Worked great

    By Susan on 04/04/2008

    These Dekko Silverfish Packs worked great last time I used it. Thank you!

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    20 of 20 people found this review helpful

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Silverfish - have 2 cats

Wondering about the best treatment option? Can we use the demo safely if we put them in under sink cabinets and closets with doors? Don't want to poison my cats.

A

Dekko Silverfish Packs can be placed in areas inaccessible to children and pets. Please be sure to review the product label for more information about this product before use.

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Have Silverfish from attic to basement, and have 5 cats. What to use?

Have boxes of paper files. Need help.

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Please review our Silverfish Control page. We recommend since you have cats to use a product like Suspend SC. Suspend SC leaves a clear residual on surfaces that keeps on killing pests for up to 3 months. You can use this product indoors along cracks and crevices and outdoors 2-3 feet up and out all the way around the perimeter of the structure. This product is safe for people and pets to be around after it has dried. For your attic, a lot of folks like to use the Dekko Silverfish Traps.

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9 of 12 people found this answer helpful

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Can I use the Dekko Silverfish Packs under and on the sides of a built-in dishwasher?

That's where I get silverfish. It's built-in but as you know, there's space around the sides and the flap on the bottom is easy to push through.

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Dekko Silverfish Packs can be placed in closets, drawers, bookcases, in basement and dark hidden places inaccessible to children and pets. The Dekko Silverfish Packs can be used under and the sides of the dishwasher as long as the label instructions are followed and there are no moisture issues under the dishwasher.

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Will silverfish eat drywall paper and tape?

I have one wall in the bedroom between a corner and a window that the tape joints have deteriorated and when I chipped at them with my finger a silverfish came out. What happens to the silverfish after they eat the Dekko Silverfish pack?

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Silverfish are known to eat the adhesive that is used on tape and on the drywall paper. The Dekko Silverfish Packs are formulated with the active ingredient boric acid. While Dekko is safe to use around people and pets, it is deadly to insects and soon after the silverfish ingest the boric acid they will die.

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Are Dekko Silverfish Packs safe to use if I have pet birds?
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Yes. You can simply place the Dekko Silverfish Packs in areas that are inaccessible to the birds such as under counters, behind book shelves and in storage areas.

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Do the Dekko Silverfish Packs work for firebrats?
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Although the Dekko Silverfish Packs are labeled for firebrats, typically a spray will work better for firebrats than a bait.  We would recommend treating with Cy-Kick aerosol because it is safe to use around children and pets, yet still very effective.  It leaves a residual so it will kill long after it dries.  Direct the spray underneath and behind appliances and in cracks and crevices like baseboards and where pipes go into the wall underneath sinks and behind toilets.

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My dog chewed on a Dekko Silverfish Pack, what should i do?
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Any time a pet eats any type of insecticide you should contact your veterinarian. Be sure to have the product label ready as the veterinarian will need to know what ingredients were ingested by your pet. We always have all of the product labels available on our site for your convenience. Boric Acid, the active ingredient in the Dekko silverfish paks,  has a low acute toxicity. Small amounts e.g., a teaspoon) swallowed accidentally are not likely to cause effects but you should still check with your vet.

 

 

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Do the boxes of Dekko Silverfish Packs need to be opened or just placed as is on the shelf as shown in the video?
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Each box of Dekko Silverfish Packs has 24 packs inside. You will place two to three packs in each infested area you are trying to control (do not open the packs). This includes areas such as Closets, Basements, Drawers, Bookcases, Garages, Attics and other places. 

View our Silverfish Treatment Guide for more information. 

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I see a lot of silverfish in my bathroom?

Now after reading the reviews, I realize that I have very old wallpaper in my bathroom, so this means that the silverfish are feeding it. Should I remove all the wallpaper?

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Silverfish normally live outdoors under rocks, bark, and leaves. When silverfish are found indoors, they prefer moist places such as basements, bathtubs, laundry rooms, sinks and kitchens. However, they may also be found near food sources including book shelves, behind baseboards and wallpaper, and around window and door frames. We recommend treating your home with our Get Rid of Silverfish Kit. We cannot tell you to remove the wallpaper nor can we tell you to keep it. We can only give pest control advice and product recommendations. They will eat the wallpaper glue and they do eat paper. If it is heavily damaged it can be removed.

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Can booklice infest/travel when moving? My belongings are in plastic storage bins and am moving from FL to MD.

I recently discovered a booklice infestation in the first floor kitchen of my 2 story townhouse. They were along the oven wall, on the counters, and crawling on the floor coming from the oven. I vaccummed, wiped away any mositure/spills, and all food is kept in airtight containers. I had a small incident 2 years ago and took care of it with some dehumidifiers and have been keeping an eye out ever since. They seemed to have infested overnight. I've seen maybe 100 in two days. Ive also seen a few in my upstairs bathtub where I always use the exhaust fan to remove moisture. Are they affected by season/weather? I havent seen any all summer and now they're appearing in September? I'm scared to bring them with me when I move to Maryland. I've checked my plastic storage totes and have only found a few dead ones, none alive, and they were from kitchen items I had packed from downstairs in the kitchen. I do live in FL so it's always humid, but we use central a/c. Any information/help would be appreciated. I know all homes have booklice to a degree but I dont want to bring an infestation into my new home.

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It sounds like you are dealing with silverfish rather than booklice. Booklice (psocids) are very small and would not usually be found in areas like you are describing. We have an identification guide here so you can see what silverfish look like. These insects are often found in moist areas and also stored paper goods like files, plus they can often seem like a large population appears overnight. A great product to use for silverfish in stored boxes, closets, etc. are Dekko Silverfish Paks. If you wanted to use something for just about any pest in storage totes or bags, then you could use NuVan ProStrips. You can also use a residual insecticide such as Bifen IT to treat cracks and crevices in the new home before moving everything in to help prevent these and other common insects from infesting your home. If you have photos of the insects you are finding, then we are happy to take a look. You can send them to us at [email protected].

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