Did You Know That Earwigs Can Pinch Humans With Their Pincers?
Earwigs may invade you home during a prolonged period of heat and drought in search of cool and most habitat. They are attracted to lights. Earwigs require moist cool places and are found in damp crawl spaces, under baseboards, wood piles, garden near the home and trash. After entering the house, they feed on sweet, oily or greasy foods or houseplants.
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What are earwigs, and how can I identify them?
Earwigs are small, dark brown insects with long, slender bodies and distinctive pincers (cerci) on their rear end. They are nocturnal and often hide in dark, damp areas during the day.
Are earwigs harmful to humans or pets?
Earwigs may look frightening, but they do not bite or spread diseases. While their pincers can pinch if handled, they are not strong enough to cause harm to humans or pets.
Why are earwigs attracted to my home?
Earwigs seek moisture and shelter, you may spot them in places like basements, bathrooms, and crawl spaces ideal hiding spots. They are also drawn to outdoor areas with mulch, leaf litter, or rotting wood.
How do earwigs enter my home?
Earwigs can enter through cracks, gaps under doors, and open windows, especially during hot or dry weather, where they find moisture in this weather. They often find their way indoors while seeking moisture or food sources.
Do earwigs cause damage to plants or property?
Earwigs primarily feed on decaying organic matter but may also nibble on flowers, vegetables, and soft plant leaves. However, they do not cause structural damage to homes.
How can I prevent earwigs from infesting my home?
To prevent earwigs, reduce moisture, seal entry points, and keep mulch or debris away from your foundation. Ensuring proper drainage and ventilation also helps keep them at bay.
What is the best way to remove earwigs from my property?
Traps, diatomaceous earth, and reducing moisture sources are effective ways to control earwigs. Vacuuming or manually removing them can also help manage small infestations.
How do I handle an earwig infestation?
If earwigs become a persistent problem, professional pest control should be considered when implementing targeted treatments. Addressing outdoor conditions like excessive mulch and damp areas will also help.
Are earwigs active year-round or seasonally?
Earwigs are most active in warm months and search for shelter indoors when conditions outside become too dry or cold. Their populations tend to peak in late summer.
How can I get rid of earwigs in my garden or yard?
Eliminate excess moisture, remove leaf litter, and trim vegetation to reduce hiding spots. Using insecticidal sprays or natural deterrents like neem oil can help keep earwig populations under control.
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What is your Earwigs Control process?
Inspection & Evaluation – The first step in our process is a FREE inspection & evaluation where we inspect your home, interior and exterior, to identify the root causes of infestation and create a plan to help you eradicate and manage the clover mites problem.
Treatment for Protection: Next, we can perform the treatment at that time, or scheduled appointment date. Our technicians will use EPA approved methods to treat the perimeter of your home. Earwigs presently invading your home first must attempt to control the earwigs outdoors since earwigs breed in the soil.
Long-term Prevention: We provide maintenance plans to prevent earwigs infestation in the future and also provide recommendations on proactive steps you can take to prevent future earwigs problems.
How do I Prevent Earwigs?
Things you can do to prevent earwigs from infesting your home are:
Eliminate damp, moist conditions in crawl space or basements. Fix leaky faucets and air condition units. Rain gutters should carry water away for the house foundation. Caulk around windows and doors frame, use weather stripping around doors. Keep landscaping around the foundation clean and dry. It is best to use gravel or ornamental stones against the foundation.
If earwigs have already infested your property, it’s best to contact a earwigs control service in Naperville, Aurora & surrounding areas to help.
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