Having a garden can be lovely, but the problem comes with the pests, especially concerning the bizarre in appearance earwig, or Forficula auricularia, the most
Brilliant Earwig Control Strategies
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Earwigs are bizarre-looking insects with two pairs of wings and pincers protruding from their abdomens, and their strange name is equally suiting. While they look like something out of an alien movie, these bugs are not poisonous like centipedes or disease spreaders like cockroaches. However, they are destructive and cause damage to many types of plants in the garden, and sometimes find their way indoors. If you notice an injury to the new plant growth on your vegetable garden or ornamental plants, then it’s time for earwig control. We put together all the information you need to quickly eliminate your bug problem.
There are many reasons earwigs visit your home and garden, including food sources and prime conditions. They enjoy living in damp areas, so one of the best forms of earwig control in your house is to fix leaks right away and use a dehumidifier. Find out how to kill these pincer bugs using a homemade spray with rubbing alcohol, dish soap, and essential oils, make a trap with duct tape, and eliminate them with diatomaceous earth and boric acid. Learn how introducing natural predators such as birds is a great way to reduce earwigs in your yard.
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