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Spire Pest Control’s Earwig Exterminator Service
In the wild, earwigs live in moist cracks in the ground and feed on decaying vegetation. In your home, they can be found in wet basements, potted plants and bathrooms. They are just over an inch long, with long slender antennae and a long pincher at the rear. The body and wings are dark brown with light brown legs. Although they are harmless to humans and will not actually crawl into your ears while you sleep, they can be invasive and quickly infest your home. If a female earwig is in your home, they will lay 50-90 eggs which will hatch in the springtime. exterminators know that nobody wants earwigs in their home, and know just how to get rid of them.Spire Pest Control is dedicated to helping you feel safe and bug free in your home.
Signs of an Earwig Infestation
You might already know for sure that you have an earwig problem. But here are a couple of the most common signs of an earwig infestation.
Sightings
The only sign of an earwig infestation is to actually see them crawling around. These insects require moisture in order to survive. Earwigs are most commonly found in vegetable gardens… not as commonly inside houses. This means they’re most likely brought inside by hitching a ride on clothing, harvested vegetables, dirt from a boot, or even in sleeping bags or tents after a camping trip.
What You Need to Know About Earwig
- Earwigs usually grow up to an inch long.
- The most common species is the European Earwig
- They range in color from light brown to reddish brown to black.
- Earwigs have a pair of pincers behind their abdomen, called cerci, that they use to defend themselves, grab prey and mate.
- Males have rounded pincers, while females have straight pincers
- Earwigs do not carry any diseases that are harmful to humans or other animals.
Helpful Earwig Prevention Tips
To control earwigs, seal common entry points.
Reduce access to water; repair water damage and fix leaks.
Cleaning regularly can help stop earwig infestations before they start — and it roots them out from hiding places.
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Earwig Control FAQ
Although they prefer to stay outside, earwigs occasionally find their way inside. If you have lots of earwigs hanging around your home and garden, it’s time to callSpire Pest Control so you can spend your time focused on what matters most and leave the earwig removal to us.
Overall, earwigs won’t cause much damage in the garden, especially when compared to more serious garden pests like Japanese beetles and aphids.
However, earwigs can become a minor problem for gardens by invading and eating crops. For example, they can crawl inside corn husks and eat the sweet kernels inside. That’s enough of that, callSpire Pest Control and say goodbye to your earwig infestation!
If an earwig is handled or feels threatened, it may use those pincers against you.
Luckily, a bite from an earwig’s pincers isn’t venomous or deadly, and usually does not break your skin.
Earwigs can eat garden and field crops, including tomatoes, corn, lettuce, strawberries, and other fruits and vegetables, especially during the early growing stages when the plants are most tender. They aren’t as big a problem as garden pests like Japanese beetles and aphids. AtSpire Pest Control we can help you get rid of earwigs, before they get their start!
The pincers on male earwigs are curved while they’re straight in females.
No, earwigs aren’t likely to crawl on your body, especially not your ears or on your head. Your ears don’t provide enough moisture for them to survive.
Earwigs got their name from a myth that they would crawl into your ears to lay eggs. Your ear isn’t very tempting for them because they wouldn’t be able to survive inside it. So, you don’t have to worry that an earwig will crawl into your ear, much less lay eggs there.
Those pincers, also called “cerci,” are intimidating for a reason. Earwigs use them during mating, to catch prey items, and for self-defense.
Count on Spire Pest Control for Comfort and Safety
To ensure our customer's safety, we insist on a thorough screening process for all Spire Pest Control Technicians. They also complete extensive training in the classroom and on the job with an experienced mentor before servicing alone.
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If a Spire Pest Control customer has an infestation of covered pests in their home or business between regularly scheduled Home Protection Plan treatments, we will come back and perform targeted treatments to get rid of the pest at no charge. If Spire Pest Control cannot resolve the problem after three such targeted treatments, we will cheerfully refund the customer’s last monthly subscription fee, as long as all other terms of the agreement have been met.
And if you see any pest activity between your regularly scheduled treatments, simply give our office a call; we'll come back at no additional charge.
