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Do you have earwigs in your house?

4/4/2022

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​ I have been hearing a lot of chatter about earwigs lately. They are crawling all over the place, and people are getting scared. 

Earwig facts

 Earwigs are a type of beetle. Earwigs have pincers that are used to grasp and hold prey. Earwigs are nocturnal and live in dark, moist, and damp places. Earwigs are not harmful to humans unless they are crushed. Earwigs are omnivorous, meaning they eat meat and plant matter.
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They have wings but can't fly. Earwigs are nocturnal. There are about 1,200 species of earwigs. Earwigs are not a danger to humans.

How to get rid of earwigs

They are most active during summer and autumn months. Earwigs are actually really useful insects! They eat other insects (which actually can help keep insect populations down).

They are usually found in dark, damp places such as under rocks, logs, and leaves. They are most often found in gardens, but they are also found in many other places. They can be found in homes, office buildings, and even in cars or caravans that are parked outside. 
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As earwigs prefer to eat other insects, they are generally self-controlling and prefer to stay outside of the house. If earwigs become a larger problem, then a specialised pest control treatment is the best way to control an outbreak. 

Tips for preventing earwigs infesting your home

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It is believed that they cost the U.S. over $100 million each year because of the damage they do to landscaping and gardens.

Like many insects, they are best controlled by keeping your home and surroundings clean and tidy of waste and plant debris. The best defence against having earwigs inside the home is to ensure that doors and windows seal properly and to check any items for them before you bring it inside. 

A regular general pest control spray inside and outside your home will create an invisible barrier so that earwigs (and other pests) will not enter your house.

Where do earwigs live?

 Earwigs live all over the world. They are one of the most common insects in many regions. They can be found in the United States, Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. Earwigs are most often found in warm and humid climates. , but they have also been found in Canadian tundra. 
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Earwigs are found in dark, moist areas such as under rocks, logs, and leaves. They are also found in cracks in the foundation of your home. 

Earwigs in your house?

​So what should you do if you find earwigs in your home? First, don’t panic. Earwigs are harmless and if you leave them alone they’ll leave you alone. So the best solution is often to do nothing. But if they do get to you, they’re not going to hurt you, so you’re safe. However, you and your family don’t really want to look at them every day and so it’s best to call a professional to get rid of them for you. If you want a quote for earwig control, please contact MD Pest Control anytime at 0407 614 220 or book online. Thank you for reading and we hope you found this blog post useful.
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