Earwig Control

Earwig control becomes important when these pests begin creating problems around your home. Their pincers may look intimidating, and while they usually do not pose a serious threat to people, they can damage plants and become a persistent nuisance indoors. With proper earwig control, you can protect your property, reduce moisture-related insect activity, and keep your living spaces more comfortable.

Earwig Pest Control

Professional earwig control in Sacramento can help eliminate the source of an infestation rather than simply treating the insects you see. Jones Bros Pest Control can inspect your yard, foundation, and possible entry areas to determine where earwigs are coming from and why they are gathering around your property.

Once the problem areas are identified, appropriate treatment and prevention measures can be used to reduce existing activity and help protect your home from recurring infestations.

Call an Earwig Exterminator in Sacramento Today

Earwigs have a reputation for burrowing into people’s ears. This is a bad myth. An earwig is an insect recognized by its pincers or forceps. Their pincers may look dangerous, but they are generally harmless to humans. They are more of a nuisance pest. If you need help with earwig control on your property, contact our Sacramento earwig exterminators to discuss your situation.

We service six local counties including:

• El Dorado County
• Placer County
• Sacramento County
• San Joaquin County
• Solano County
• Yolo County

What Are Earwigs Attracted to?

Earwigs prefer dark, cool, and moist environments where they can remain protected during the day. Outdoors, they commonly hide beneath stones, potted plants, mulch, logs, and other objects that retain moisture. They may also shelter beneath loose bark or inside damp or decaying wood.

Because earwigs are primarily active at night, they usually leave their hiding places after dark to search for food. Their diet may include plant material, soft fruits, flowers, and smaller insects. They also eat other outdoor pests and insect eggs.

How to Get Rid of Earwigs in the Garden

Earwigs will eat seedlings and shoots, flowering plants and certain fruits and vegetables in your garden. Eliminate their hiding places and their preferred environment to help prevent an earwig infestation. Tips to prevent earwigs include:

• Move soil and mulch away from your property’s foundation
• Clean up yard debris and leaf piles
• Keep wood piles and other debris away from your property’s foundation
• Clean out your gutters
• Make sure water drains away from your property
• Avoid overwatering your garden

Keep in mind that a controlled number of earwigs in your garden could be beneficial. Earwigs are a natural predator to other California garden pests like aphids and mites.

However, if you notice a large number of earwigs damaging your plants and flowers, it could be time to speak with a pest control technician about your options.

Why Are Earwigs in My House?

Earwigs generally prefer to be outdoors. They may come indoors for a few reasons, including:

Light. Light attracts some earwig species. Replacing white light bulbs with yellow bulbs can help deter pests. You can also close blinds or curtains at night to keep earwigs away from your foundation.

Shelter. If it is too hot or cold outdoors, earwigs may come indoors in search of shelter. Since earwigs prefer damp areas, they may come indoors searching for moist shelter if their outdoor shelter dries out.

Accident. Humans can bring earwigs indoors by accident. Earwigs will stay if the environment works for them. Check items like newspapers, potted plants and cardboard boxes before bringing them inside.

Pest Control Near Me: Earwig Exterminator Sacramento

Our earwig exterminators can inspect your property to determine where activity is concentrated and identify conditions that may be attracting these pests. When necessary, treatment can be directed toward active areas while recommendations are provided to help reduce future infestations.