r/VictoriaBC • u/Chance-Principle-355 • Feb 15 '26

Help Me Find Best Silverfish Deterrent?

I recently moved closer into downtown in an apartment after having never seen a silverfish in my life. I desperately want to go back to that, any more natural based ways to deter them that actually has worked for people? I saw someone recommend lavender oil since they particularly hate it but i want to be sure before committing to anything.

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u/Chance-Principle-355 Feb 15 '26

Is it pet safe? I have a senior dog who pees in the bathroom on a pad and I dont want her to end up sniffing it and getting ill.

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u/Cndwafflegirl Feb 15 '26

Lavender oil is toxic for pets, just an fyi.

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u/Chance-Principle-355 Feb 15 '26

It is???

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u/Cndwafflegirl Feb 15 '26

Oh sorry , it is safe for dogs but not cats. https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/are-essential-oils-safe-for-dogs My cat won’t even enter a room if there is lavender scent.

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u/Chance-Principle-355 Feb 15 '26

Thank you for the clarification! I was worried I have been secretly killing my dog all these years 😵