Earwig Control Ottawa
Earwigs love damp, dark hiding spots, indoors and out.
What you need to know
Earwigs are nocturnal insects that hide during the day in damp, dark places such as mulch, under stones and pots, and in basements, bathrooms, and garages. They come indoors through gaps and thresholds, especially in wet weather, and large numbers can gather around the foundation of a home.
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Warning signs
- ✓Earwigs in the bathroom, basement, garage, or laundry room
- ✓Groups under mulch, flower pots, stones, or boards next to the foundation
- ✓Earwigs near doors, thresholds, and window wells after rain
- ✓Chewed leaves or petals on garden plants close to the house
What to expect
Check the foundation, mulch beds, doors, window wells, and damp interior areas to find where they hide and enter.
Treat the foundation perimeter and the hiding spots next to the house where earwigs gather.
Treat baseboards, thresholds, and damp areas inside where they have been found.
Pulling mulch back from the foundation, fixing leaks, and improving drainage and ventilation make the property less appealing to them.