Do LED Lights Attract Silverfish?

You may have heard that LED lights attract silverfish. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.

Silverfish prefer dark places. They are also attracted to humidity. Therefore, it is best to keep your home dry.

You can prevent them from coming into your home by keeping your ventilation system clean. Another way to get rid of them is to sprinkle diatomaceous earth around your home. Diatomaceous earth is a white powder that is made from fossilized algae. It is non-toxic and safe for children and pets.

Alternatively, you can put boric acid underneath your air vents. Boric acid is commonly used as an insecticide. If you do not want to use a chemical solution, you can try placing a few bags of salt in your vents to absorb moisture.

If you do have a problem with silverfish, you can try using an insecticide. However, you should be cautious when implementing a chemical solution.

While silverfish are not harmful to humans, they can cause material damage. They eat fibers, paper wallpaper, books, leather goods, and dead insects. Their scales can trigger allergic reactions in some people.

Silverfish can enter your home through cracks and holes in your walls. They also live under rocks and logs. During the winter, they often crawl down shake roofs.

Since they are nocturnal, they are more active at night. They are also prone to falling into light fixtures.

Because of their nocturnal lifestyle, they are not attracted to daylight. But they are attracted to shorter wavelengths of light.