Re: [BKARTS] bindery pests / insects

[Charlene Matthews <bindery@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have learned that when the spiders appear, it is a sign that  
silverfish are lurking, a common book , paste and paper pest (also  
spiders seems to eat them in total, so there are no signs in the  
webs).  To keep things in control, I put eucalyptus oil in my  
cleaning fluids (bugs hate it) and sprinkle boric acid behind shelves  
and in dark places.  This seems to work well, and my bindery is on a  
busy street and between a mexican restaurant and florist, not the  
most desirable neighbors for keeping pests out of the way.  Plus  
regular vigorous vacuuming.
Just another idea.

Charlene Matthews


Charlene Matthews
bindery@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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