Earwig Problems...

Earwigs have a frightful appearance, move quickly along baseboards and may emit a foul smelling liquid from their scent glands. They are normally active at night, live outdoors and do not usually live indoors.

Although they are harmless to humans and animals, they can use their forceps to give a slight pinch. They do however, seriously damage flowers, vegetables, fruits and other plants giving leaves a ragged appearance with small, irregular holes. Both the eggs and the adults over winter and may dig as deep as 6 feet to escape cold temperatures. They prefer moist, cool places and may migrate indoors during heat and drought. They feed on sweet, oily or greasy foods or houseplants. Earwigs have a waxy outer coating that protects them from dehydrating.

Earwig Solutions