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- Ellicott City, Maryland, 21041
- P.O. Box: 700
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Location
Ellicott City, Maryland, 21041
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Phone
+1 443-962-8581
- Get a Quote
Identify Earwigs
Earwigs are small, elongated insects recognized by their pincers (cerci) at the rear of their bodies. Typically dark brown or reddish-brown, they measure about 5–25 mm in length. Though they have wings, most are weak fliers. Earwigs are nocturnal and hide in dark, moist areas during the day. They feed on plants, organic matter, and small insects. Despite myths, they do not crawl into ears. Their pincers are mainly used for defense and mating rituals rather than harming humans.
How do I get rid of Earwigs?
To get rid of earwigs, start by reducing moisture around your home, as they thrive in damp environments. Fix any leaky pipes, improve drainage, and keep basements or crawl spaces dry. Remove outdoor hiding spots like leaf piles, mulch, woodpiles, and garden debris. Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and foundations to prevent them from entering the house. You can set simple traps using rolled damp newspapers or cardboard tubes, which attract and trap earwigs overnight. Dispose of the traps each morning. For more serious infestations, apply insecticides or diatomaceous earth around the perimeter of your home and in areas where earwigs are commonly seen. Reducing outdoor lighting or switching to yellow bulbs can also help, as earwigs are attracted to lights. Encouraging natural predators like birds or toads in your garden can further help control their population.
Treatment Process
Earwig Control and Treatment
Though earwigs are not dangerous to humans, their presence in homes and gardens can be unsettling. They are nocturnal pests drawn to moisture and organic matter, often hiding in cracks, mulch, and damp spaces. At Home Guru Pest Pro, we offer professional earwig control services to keep your home and yard earwig-free, using eco-friendly and effective solutions tailored to your needs.
Our Earwig Control Process:
Detailed Inspection and Assessment
We begin with a full inspection of your property to locate earwig hiding spots, identify moisture sources, and pinpoint how they’re entering your home.
Customized Treatment Plan
Based on our findings, we design a targeted strategy using safe, professional-grade insecticides, natural deterrents, and physical barriers to control and eliminate earwigs.
Habitat Elimination and Barrier Treatment
We clear organic debris, treat foundation perimeters, and apply insecticidal dust or spray in wall voids, garden beds, and entry points to eliminate nesting zones and prevent re-entry.
Moisture Reduction Recommendations
Since earwigs thrive in damp environments, we provide advice on moisture control—fixing leaks, improving drainage, and reducing indoor humidity.
Follow-Up and Prevention
Our service includes scheduled follow-ups to check treatment success and reinforce prevention methods, ensuring long-term control of earwig populations.
