Dampened rolled newspaper and cardboard tube traps were placed along your foundation perimeter and near entry points. Earwigs shelter inside overnight — collect and dispose each morning into soapy water.

A thin band of food-grade DE was applied along the exterior foundation line and in dry cracks at the sill plate. This physically damages exoskeletons without chemical toxicity.

Peppermint oil spray was applied at exterior door frames, window frames, and utility penetrations as a deterrent. This supplement works alongside harborage removal and exclusion.

As harborage is removed and entry points are sealed, newspaper trap catches will drop steadily. High-catch traps indicate nearby harborage to address.

Earwigs may temporarily increase indoors after heavy rain — this is normal seasonal migration. Exclusion prevents most from entering.

With harborage removed, moisture reduced, and entry points sealed, indoor earwig sightings should stop. They’ll remain in the garden where they’re beneficial.