Earwig Control Service

To get rid of earwigs, you can take several effective steps to manage and eliminate them from your home and garden. Here's a comprehensive guide:

1. Eliminate Moisture and Habitat

• Reduce Moisture: Earwigs are attracted to moist environments. Ensure proper drainage around your home, fix leaks, and reduce humidity levels indoors.
• Remove Hiding Places: Clear away mulch, leaf piles, and other debris where earwigs hide during the day. Trim back vegetation and remove organic matter from around your home.

2. Seal Entry Points

• Seal Cracks and Gaps: Use caulk or weather stripping to seal gaps around doors, windows, and utility entry points to prevent earwigs from entering your home.

3. Use Natural Repellents and Traps

• Diatomaceous Earth: Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth in areas where earwigs are active. This substance is abrasive and dehydrates insects, including earwigs.
• Oil Traps: Place rolled-up newspaper or cardboard tubes in garden areas. Earwigs will seek shelter in them, and you can dispose of them in the morning.

4. Insecticides

• Botanical Insecticides: Use insecticidal sprays containing pyrethrins or neem oil, which are effective against earwigs and safer for use around pets and children.

5. Monitor and Repeat Treatments

• Regular Inspections: Check garden beds, flower pots, and other areas for signs of earwig activity. Address infestations promptly to prevent them from spreading.

6. Professional Help

• Pest Control Services: If the infestation is severe or persists despite your efforts, consider contacting a professional pest control service. They can provide more potent treatments and advice on preventing future infestations.

Tired of using products and solutions that just don't do the job? Give us a call and let our earwig exterminators help quickly eliminate any type of pest or rodent.