Earwigs do, indeed, cause some problems. However, before looking into the problems that they can create, it is important to learn some other facts about earwigs.
What do they look like?
Earwigs are about 5/8 inches long. They are a dark reddish-brown color and they have light brown legs. They also feature pincers, which are not a threat to humans.
Reproduction
The female earwigs are able to lay 20-60 eggs in one season. They lay the eggs in chambers, which essentially are burrows 2-3 inches below the soil surface. They typically have one generation each year.
Habits that cause problems
Earwigs are able to make their way into homes through doors, windows and the foundation. They repopulate very quickly, which means they become a problem just as quickly. They prefer to eat live plants, insects and decomposing plant materials. Therefore, if you have a garden, it might become food for the earwigs instead of for you and your family. Also, if you have fruits or vegetables in your home that you brought in from the garden or from the store, you might not have a chance to eat them if earwigs have come into your home.
Prevention and Control
Earwigs love moist environments. As a result, keeping moisture to a minimum in mulch, boards, under stones, and around foundations is important. It is also vital to makes sure that crawl spaces, faucets and foundations are not damp.
Once earwigs have invaded, it is time to take control of them. One way you can do this is to reduce your lighting outside because earwigs are attracted to light. Further, your home and property must be treated. Your best option for treating your home and property is to call in the professionals. Calling in Slug-A-Bug means you can confidently say goodbye to earwigs and the earwig problems you are experiencing.