How do i make boxes of books cockroach and silverfish proof?

Question

Im packing my books into cardboard boxes amd taping top and bottom, then storing in a garage for about 6 months. Should I spray insect repellent on the boxes, or line them with plastic? All suggestions gratefully accepted.

What is a plastic tote?

Answer 1

I suggest using one of those plastic totes with a latching lid. Some of them even say they are made to keep out silverfish and that kind of stuff. Otherwise..I would wrap them in plastic and try to keep them out of humid places.

Answer 2

I was doing some research into wheat moths and their mites a few weeks ago and in doing so I read that bay leaves will deter silverfish.
Cockroaches probably won't be much of a problem if there's nothing for them to eat.

Spraying the boxes with a saturated solution of water and Borax will keep a lot of insects away, and keep mold from developing as well. It's also a fire retardant.
Just let the boxes dry out before you put the bay leaves, a little more borax powder, and books inside. :-)

Try to keep the books elevated off the concrete slab, since moisture can wick up through the concrete and create problems.

Answer 3

Can you get your house fumigated?
I would use plastic boxes.
Cockroaches love cardboard. They lay eggs in it.
They also love bark chips.
And toothbrushes!

Answer 4

use plastic totes..because besides roaches an silver fish you will also get spiders they love cardboard