How to Get Rid of Earwig? Risks, Prevention Tips & What to Know
Learn how to get rid of earwigs, understand the risks they pose, and discover effective prevention tips. Find out what you need to know to keep your home earwig-free.
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Earwig
Reviewed by Daniel Brady
CEO at AnchorPest Services
Updated July, 25
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How to Identify Earwig
Earwigs are slender insects with pincers on their abdomen, long antennae, and dark brown bodies, often found in damp, dark areas.
📏 Overall Size & Shape
⚠️ Possible earwig activity detected
🎨 Covering & Coloration
Brown to dark, shiny, with pale markings.
🦵 Appendages
⚠️ Earwig droppings observed
👁️ Head & Sensory Organs
⚠️ Earwigs found in moist spots
🦷 Mouthparts & Feeding
⚠️ Musty odor signals infestation
🔎 Distinctive Marks or Tools
⚠️ Chewed fruit suggests earwigs
Key Distinguishing Features
- Burrows: Create shallow tunnels in soil, under rocks, and garden debris for shelter and egg-laying.
- Behaviour: Nocturnal and secretive; use pincers for defense and grooming, not for stinging.
- Habitat: Prefer moist, dark environments such as under logs, mulch, and leaf litter.
- Diet: Omnivorous—feed on decaying plant matter, small insects, and occasionally live plants.
Quick Size Comparison
About the size of a paperclip, but with a longer, segmented body.
Are You Seeing These Warning Signs?
If you notice ANY of these signs, you likely have an active Earwig infestation. Time is critical - contact us immediately.
⚠️ Possible earwig activity detected
Strange scratching sounds at night
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Leaf and petal damage noted
Damage to leaves and petals of plants
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Earwig droppings observed
Presence of earwig droppings or fecal pellets
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Earwigs found in moist spots
Sightings of live earwigs congregating in damp, dark areas such as under pots or garden debris
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Musty odor signals infestation
Unpleasant musty odor in infested areas
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Chewed fruit suggests earwigs
Small holes or irregular notches in soft fruits and vegetables.
Immediate professional assessment required
Spotted Any of These Signs?
Don't risk your family's health. Our certified technicians can be at your property within 24 hours.
Serious Health Risks to Your Family
Pests can seriously harm you and your loved ones. Don't gamble with your family's health.
Earwig bites may lead to minor wound infections.
Minor wound infection, localized swelling
Onset: Within 24 hours
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Why DIY Methods Always Fail
Save yourself time, money, and frustration. Here's why store-bought solutions don't work:
Diatomaceous earth
Problem: Diatomaceous earth loses effectiveness when wet
Result: Only works in dry conditions, so infestations persist
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Oil and soy sauce trap
Problem: Earwigs may not be strongly attracted to the oil and soy sauce mixture
Result: Only a small number are trapped, leaving most of the infestation untouched
Newspaper roll trap
Problem: Earwigs can find alternative hiding spots
Result: Only reduces numbers, does not eliminate infestation
Alcohol and water spray
Problem: Alcohol evaporates quickly and doesn't penetrate hiding spots
Result: Only kills visible earwigs, leaving most of the infestation untouched
Stop Wasting Time and Money
The average homeowner spends $200+ on failed DIY attempts before calling professionals. Meanwhile, the infestation grows worse.
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Our certified technicians eliminate pest infestations completely and permanently.
Here's what you get:
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Trained experts identify entry points and nesting areas
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Safe Treatment
Pet and family-friendly methods used
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Complete Elimination
Targets entire colony, not just visible insects or rodents
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Prevention Plan
Long-term exclusion strategies
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Health Protection
Proper cleanup and sanitization
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Service warranty and follow-up visits
Our 3-Step Elimination Process
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1. Immediate Inspection
Complete property assessment within 24 hours
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2. Targeted Elimination
Safe, effective treatment of entire colony
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Long-term exclusion and monitoring
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