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Earwig pest control

Earwigs can show up in large numbers, making your home feel uncomfortable fast. Our team can help to identify what’s drawing them in and create a plan to protect your property. With earwig pest control, we focus on long-term relief by addressing the conditions that earwigs need to survive.

Do you have an earwig problem? We can help

It’s common to spot earwigs around the outside of your property, but seeing them often indoors can point to a larger earwig infestation. Our technicians inspect your home, identify potential entry points, and develop a customized plan to eliminate them. Fill in the form and get started with your pest control.

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Control earwigs: the Ehrlich way

Our approach combines inspection, targeted treatments, and clear communication. Whether you need commercial or domestic pest services, our experts are thorough, practical, and focused on solutions that make sense for your property.

Indoor earwig treatment

Indoors, we target the places where earwigs hide, such as basements, bathrooms, or utility rooms. Your technician will explain each step and answer questions as they go. We focus on reducing access points and limiting the damp spots where earwigs settle.

Outdoor earwig treatment

Outside, we look at drainage patterns, shaded areas, and heavy ground cover. These spots provide shelter and increase moisture, which earwigs need. Earwigs can also feed on tender plants and decaying vegetation, so heavy landscaping can draw them in. While earwigs can be beneficial pests, we treat active zones to ensure populations don’t grow out of control.

Earwig extermination costs

The cost of exterminating an earwig infestation depends on several factors, including the size and location of the infestation. Our technicians can provide a clear quote for free, outlining the cost of treatment before it begins.

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Earwigs are covered in our PestFree365 plan

Earwigs are included in our year-round pest control program, PestFree365. 

Enjoy protection from 25 common household pests, or 39 with PestFree365+¹, and get scheduled service, ongoing monitoring, and support whenever something new pops up.

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How to keep earwigs away

Simple habitat changes can help make your property less inviting; earwig prevention can include:

  • Fixing leaks or damp areas
  • Improving airflow in basements and crawlspaces
  • Moving firewood, mulch, and debris away from the home and cleaning gutters
  • Reducing heavy layers of landscaping materials
  • Sealing small cracks or gaps around doors and siding and add a weather strip along the bottom of your doors to limit potential entry points.

These steps can help reduce earwig activity, but professional help ensures the problem is handled fully. Interested in learning more about earwigs? Check out our earwigs guide.

How do I get rid of earwigs permanently?

Getting rid of earwigs - or any pest - permanently is difficult because they can always return when conditions are right. Earwig removal that holds up over time focuses on treating active areas and reducing the conditions that allow them to thrive. Proactive steps like the ones above, along with year-round programs such as PestFree365 and PestFree365+, help keep activity at bay.

Frequently asked questions

Earwigs usually come indoors while searching for shelter, food, or moisture. They slip in through small gaps or open doors, especially when outdoor conditions become too dry or too wet.

Earwigs can gather in large numbers and become a nuisance when they move into living spaces. Earwig extermination and prevention help limit repeat problems and create a more comfortable home.

Bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms often provide the damp, cool conditions earwigs prefer. These areas also offer hiding spots and easy access to moisture, which draws them inside.

Earwigs do not damage structures or stored food, but they can feed on tender plants outdoors. Indoors, they’re mostly a nuisance because they wander into living areas and can appear in larger numbers.

 

¹ Treatments and Covered Pests defined in your Plan. Limitations apply. See Plan for details.

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