Earwig Care
Pest Care Guide
About This Pest
Why They're Here
Earwigs love moisture and tend to wander indoors through small gaps, especially during hot or dry weather. Despite their pincers, they're completely harmless to people.
What to Watch For
Small, dark brown insects with distinctive pincer-shaped tails found in damp areas — under sinks, in laundry rooms, or near exterior doors.
Our Natural Approach
Targeted Treatment
We use targeted, least-toxic treatments — botanical and mineral-based as the primary approach — to address the source of the problem, not just the symptoms. Our approach focuses on long-term results, not quick fixes.
Family-Conscious Formulas
Our primary toolkit is botanical and mineral-based, formulated to minimize risk to your family and pets. No synthetic pyrethroid sprays. Products are either EPA 25(b) exempt (essential-oil based) or EPA-registered minimum-risk pesticides (silica gel, borate).
How You Can Help
- Seal gaps under doors and around ground-level windows.
- Reduce mulch depth near the foundation to less than two inches.
- Fix any exterior drainage issues that create damp soil near the house.
- Move potted plants and garden debris away from entryways.
Family & Pet Considerations
Our treatments use botanical and mineral-based products to minimize risk to your family — children and pets included. Products are either EPA 25(b) exempt or EPA-registered minimum-risk. If we ever recommend an EPA-registered escalation product, we'll show you the label and explain it before applying.
We're Here to Help
Have questions about earwigs? We're here to help. Call or text (443) 228-6070.