Re: [ARSCLIST] Vermin

[Siue Moffat <bk913@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

anyone had any experience with Diatamcious Earth? Completely non
toxic... but could be prone to being blown around easily...

siue

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr. Cheryl Thurber" <cthurb@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:11 pm
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Vermin

> Dr. Cheryl Thurber wrote
>
> Boric acid will work for insects, including roaches, I
> have been successful with that. Another easier and
> safer approach for silverfish is silica gel. I was
> told this by an extension agent many years ago when I
> was moving and did not want to move the silverfish.
> When I suspect silverfish I scatter some silica gel in
> the bottom of the boxes before I pack them. When I put
> books or records on shelves I scatter silica gel in
> the corners on the shelf. Silica gel is readily
> available, craft stores sell it in boxes to dry
> flowers. Archives use silica gel for moisture, and
> electronic equipment generally includes packets when
> shipping. While I would avoid getting the powder on
> the surface of the records, I have had no problems
> with this. I have thousands of both records and books.
> I have moved several times lately. I have not had a
> problem with silverfish in over 30 years since I have
> been using silica gel.
>
>
>
> Dr. Cheryl Thurber email: cthurb@xxxxxxxxx
>
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> 410-747-5557
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