Earwigs | Kolob Pest Control

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How To Minimize Earwigs Between Treatments

Seal Entry Points

To prevent earwigs from entering your home, carefully inspect and seal any cracks or gaps around windows, doors, vents, and the foundation. Use caulk or weather stripping to block potential entry points, especially during the warmer months when earwigs are most active.

Remove Moisture

Earwigs thrive in damp environments, so eliminating excess moisture around your home is key. Fix any leaks in pipes, roofs, or walls, and consider using dehumidifiers in basements or crawl spaces. Ensure proper drainage around your home's exterior to avoid pooling water, which could attract these pests.

Clear Debris and Clutter

Earwigs often hide in dark, damp places like piles of leaves, grass clippings, or mulch. Regularly rake up fallen leaves and clear away outdoor clutter near your home’s foundation. Trim back plants and bushes that are too close to the house to eliminate potential earwig shelters.

Reduce Outdoor Lights

Earwigs are drawn to bright lights, especially at night. Minimize the use of outdoor lights or switch to yellow-toned bulbs, which are less attractive to insects. Consider using motion-sensor lights to reduce the constant draw of light, or position lights farther from your home to keep earwigs from congregating near entry points.

Southern Utah Earwigs

These earwigs are mostly nocturnal and are more likely to be seen during the warmer months when they become more active. They are usually not harmful but may become a nuisance when they invade homes or gardens

Striped Earwig

This species is also found in Southern Utah, often near water sources, such as streams or irrigated gardens. It is characterized by distinctive dark stripes running down its body, and it is generally larger than the European earwig.

European Earwig

This is the most widespread earwig species found in Utah and throughout much of North America. It has a reddish-brown body with a characteristic set of curved pincers (forceps) at the rear. European earwigs tend to seek out moist environments, often living in garden soil, under rocks, or in mulch.

Twany Earwig

Less common but still present, this species has a lighter tan color and can be found in moist, shaded environments. It typically inhabits areas like leaf litter or beneath rocks and wood.

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