Earwig Removal & Prevention

Those pincers look scary, but the real problem is how many of them show up, and why.

Earwigs prefer damp, dark places and usually live outside, but when they move in, it's usually a sign of moisture problems near your foundation. They don't crawl in ears (despite the myth), but they do reproduce quickly and invade in large numbers.

Why Earwigs Are a Problem

The risks go beyond the nuisance. Here's why earwigs need to be dealt with fast.

Invade in large numbers, especially in damp seasons
Pincers can pinch (not dangerous, but startling)
Damage garden plants, flowers, and seedlings
Show up in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements
Indicate moisture issues around your home

Signs You Have Earwigs

Know what to look for. Early detection means faster, cheaper treatment.

Brown, elongated insects with pincers at the rear
Sightings in bathrooms, kitchens, or basements
Damaged leaves or flowers in your garden
Earwigs under mulch, logs, or flower pots
Increased activity after rain

How Bugstinct Treats Earwigs

A professional, thorough approach, not a surface-level spray.

1 Perimeter exterior treatment (mulch, foundation, landscaping)
2 Interior spot treatment in affected rooms
3 Identification of moisture sources drawing them in
4 Recommendations for mulch depth, drainage, gutter fixes
5 Recurring service during peak earwig season

Schedule Your Earwigs Treatment

Why DIY Fails

Earwigs hide deep in mulch and foundation cracks during the day. Surface spraying kills a handful while thousands stay hidden. Professional treatment gets the perimeter, the harborage points, and the conditions that attract them.