Luke Lewis

Pest Management Expert

Luke Lewis is a Pest Management Expert and the Founder and President of Native Pest Management. Luke has led his company for over 7 years and specializes in pet-friendly and eco-friendly pest control, termite control, and lawn care. Native Pest Management was named as one of Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing companies in America. Luke holds both BS and MS degrees from the University of Florida and is a graduate of UF's Pest Management University.

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How do I get rid of these silverfish? So gross
Silverfish are common in areas of your home with high humidity and little airflow. To get rid of silverfish, start by removing cardboard boxes and old newspapers to eliminate their potential food sources. Physically removing silverfish with a vacuum is an effective way to get rid of them that doesn’t require insecticides. If these methods don’t get rid of silverfish, you can use insecticide sprays or dust applied per label guidelines behind drawers, under furniture, along baseboards, and on exterior foundations and eaves.

Since silverfish are attracted to areas of high humidity, using a product like DampRid will absorb moisture and help reduce the humidity indoors attracting silverfish. Also, use plastic or metal storage bins in your garage and attic instead of cardboard boxes to eliminate potential food sources. An effective product for silverfish prevention is Dekko Silverfish Paks which contains boric acid as the active ingredient.

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The Best Ways to Get Rid of Silverfish Once and for All

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How to Make a Natural Flea Remedy with Apple Cider Vinegar

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3 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Voles in Your Yard

A guide to protecting your lawn from voles In North America, voles are commonly known as field mice, and they can cause damage to gardens, lawns, and farmland. If your vole problem is contained to a small area, traps mig...

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Avoid Insect Bites While Sleeping

If you've woken up with bug bites or will be sleeping in an area with a considerable insect population, there are a few things you can do to prevent bites while asleep. To avoid insect bites while sleeping at home, you'l...

How to Prevent & Get Rid of Mosquitoes Outside and Inside

Find relief from pesky, buzzing, biting insectsMosquitoes and their itchy, unpleasant bites often seem like an inevitability when warm, humid weather starts to settle in. How can you stay protected when mosquito season r...

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Keep Silverfish Away from Books Naturally

Silverfish don't tend to get everywhere and eat everything like some more obnoxious pests, but...chewing at your childhood copy of Wizard of Oz? You just can't let that kind of personal attack happen in your own home. Us...

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Get Rid of Flies in the Kitchen

Fruit flies are pesky warm weather pests who invade your kitchen using ripening fruit as their breeding ground. The flies have a lifespan of 8-10 days but are able to lay as many as 500 eggs at a time when they reach mat...

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Apply Termidor

Dealing with termites in your home is very stressful, so you likely want to treat them as quickly as possible. Fortunately, you can rid your home of termites using Termidor SC, which is a pesticide that kills termites. M...

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Trap a Groundhog

Is a groundhog wreaking havoc in your garden? Groundhogs have a big appetite for vegetables and legumes, and many gardeners and farmers turn to trapping as the best solution. To trap a groundhog, you have to know the cre...

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Keep Spiders Away from Your Patio

If you like to spend some time relaxing outdoors, the last thing you want to see is a big spider nearby. Even though spiders are really helpful, we know they’re still pretty frightening when they get too close. While y...

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Keep Bugs Away from a Porch Light

Nobody likes opening their front door at night and immediately being swarmed by bugs, but the warm glow of the porch light seems to be a magnet for them. What’s a homeowner to do? Fortunately, there are several steps y...

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Get Rid of Paper Wasp Nests

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Keep Ants Away From Cat Food

Ants can be a real problem when it comes to feeding your cat. They will steal her food and often prevent her from eating. After all, would you eat your food if there were a bunch of ants crawling around on it? Here is ho...

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Get Rid of Waterbugs

When you need to get rid of water bugs, it's likely that you need to get rid of a type of roach, palmetto bug, or giant water bug that gathers in and around water sources. While these bugs are different species, they are...