What’s Buggin’ you?
EARWIGS- Wig Me Out
These creepy looking little pests are characterized by a pair of sensory, forcep-like appendages at the end of the abdomen. These cerci are used for offense as well as defense.
The earwig gets it’s name from the word “Earwicga”, which means ‘Ear Creature’. At one time thought to purposefully crawl into sleeping peoples ears, it was believed by gullible people to be able to bore into the brain and kill people. Some earwigs, such as the European earwig and the ring-legged earwig are omnivorous by nature and are found throughout the United States.
Commonly reported invading buildings, this is a nocturnal species that scavenges. They will avoid light by hiding in cracks or crevices, under rocks or litter outdoors. In California and other warm regions of the United States the shore earwig can be found. This species is a predator and scavenger but is not known to damage living plants. Contrary to other species of earwigs, the shore earwig is attracted to lights at night, thus it can more commonly be found inside. It is important to note that all species of earwigs in the United States have one generation per year.
Keeping the health of the occupants of your home or structure as the first priority, we offer several different approved pest control techniques for the treatment of earwigs. These methods may include handspraying, dusting, fogging, baiting and the use of residual crack and crevice aerosol products among other treatments. Because each occurrence is different, treatments will be employed as applicable in specific situations.
Earwigs are an unwelcome sight and can be unnerving, disrupting your peaceful home or building. It is for this reason that we suggest a recurring service plan for residential or commercial properties. This will maintain a healthy barrier around your structure should earwigs come crawling.
