HouseholdTried-and-true tip
Baking powder and sugar mixture on plates against silverfish
Baking powder and sugar on plates is a traditional bait against silverfish.
- Time
- ⏱ 5 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Baking powder
- Sugar
- Plates
How to do it
- Mix baking powder and sugar.
- Spread the mixture on plates in the affected rooms.
- Let the insects eat the mixture.
Why it works
The baking powder is said to release gas inside the insects, which kills them.
Variations
- Lemon juice, lavender oil or cleaning with baking soda and vinegar are also mentioned.
Sources
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Eine bewährte Methode ist eine Mischung aus Backpulver und Zucker , die auf Tellern in den betroffenen Räumen ausgelegt wird.
