No, you do not need to remove insulation in the attic when using the Dekko Silverfish Packs. 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.
Silverfish are mainly active at night, but seeing a single silverfish during the day occasionally is not necessarily an indication of a large infestation. Place 2-3 Dekko Silverfish Packs in any areas where you notice activity.
Dekko Silverfish Packs should not pose any risk to clothing or other stored items, but we would not recommend using them while traveling. We would recommend vacuuming your suitcases before traveling, and then you could use a Dekko Pack in each suitcase while it is stored in the home.
According to the manufacturer, as long as they stay dry, Dekko Silverfish paks will remain effective indefinitely.
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].
Dekko Silverfish Packs does not control/kill eggs as the adults ingest the active in the pack.
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.
Dekko Silverfish Packs should not be placed in your bed. The are labeled for use in areas like closets, basements, drawers, bookcases, garages, and attics. When treating for silverfish, we recommend our Silverfish Control Kit, which contains multiple products to help you treat the problem quickly and effectively.
Yes, Dekko Silverfish Packs are safe pregnant women. Be sure to use gloves when applying, and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.
We apologize that you are not seeing the results expected with the Dekko Silverfish Packs. It could take up to 4 weeks for the Dekko Silverfish Packs to work as intended. They can be used inside of closets, drawers, bookcases, basements, garages and other dark hidden places. 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 the attic and under the house, they will solve your silverfish problems quickly. In addition to the Dekko Silverfish Packs, we also suggest you use a liquid insecticide like Bifen IT to spray both the inside and outside of your house where the Dekko Silverfish Packs cannot be placed, such as your ceiling. Bifen IT can be sprayed onto and into the shakes to provide some relief from the silverfish. Be sure to use the highest usage rate of 1 oz of Bifen IT per gallon of water for the fastest knockdown and the longest lasting residual. You will need to reapply once a month to keep up the barrier.
You can use Dekko Silverfish Paks in storage areas, which are specific to the silverfish and firebrats. These have a simple bait and last up to 4 months. Another option for enclosed storage areas, depending on the size, is to use a residual spray (apply before anything is stored in the area), and/or to use Nuvan Prostrips in each area. A great spray to use would be CyKick Aerosol. You would use the crack and crevice straw to treat along the corners and edges of storage areas. Nuvan ProStrips are insecticide strips that release a small amount of insecticide slowly over time. Each strip treats up 100-200 cubic feet, or any enclosed area up to that size, for 4 months.
Dekko Silverfish Packs are labeled only for silverfish. You can view our products for fire ants here.
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.
