07/07/2026
So, I missed a couple exterminator Tuesdays but its back! Been getting lots of calls for earwigs with all the rain lately.
-Earwigs do not crawl into your ears on purpose. Despite the creepy name, earwigs are not looking to move into your ear canal.
-Earwigs have pinchers, but they are not dangerous.
The pinchers on the back of an earwig are called forceps. They use them for defense, mating, and grabbing prey, but they are not venomous.
-They can damage garden plants.
They may chew on flowers, vegetables, fruits, and leaves, especially when populations get high.
-Exterior pest control is usually the best approach.
Since earwigs usually live outside and wander in, treating the exterior foundation, mulch areas, cracks, and entry points is often more effective than only spraying indoors.