Earwigs are not a dangerous pest when it comes to humans, but they can certainly be startling if you are not expecting them. In many cases, you will find this pest when you are outdoors and cleaning up decaying vegetation, or when you are working in moist soil. Earwigs have pincers on their abdomen that they use to hold onto their prey. Naturally, they cannot hold onto to an entire human, but they can pinch you. If you are noticing this pest in your home, you want to take the necessary steps to use proper extermination to get rid of them.
Earwig Infestation in the Home
When it comes to your home, earwigs are most likely to hang out in the kitchen, laundry room and bathroom. This is because they want a moist environment and some places to hide. Getting rid of earwigs through extermination involves finding their hiding spot and properly applying the right insecticide to eradicate the pest. It is critical that you properly address their living areas because simply putting insecticide there will not control the population. You also need to remove everything that attracts this pest to your home.
Remove what Attracts Earwigs
Since earwigs want a place that is moist and a bit hidden, you must make sure to eliminate this. For example, do not leave damp laundry lying around because they can get into your laundry and create a harborage. This should all be done before the extermination process so that you can easily identify where the pests are. You should also make any necessary repairs, such as repairing crawl space vent screens, before the process so that new ones cannot come in.
Properly Using Extermination Insecticides
You may have to use many different insecticide products to effectively control earwigs in your home. A professional exterminator will know which products are most effective in controlling earwigs. They will also know how to safely mix the chemicals so that the earwigs are exterminated without causing harm to those living in the home. The insecticides must also be applied properly, having a professional do the job will ensure that everything goes smoothly.
Since earwigs are not very easy to deal with, it is best to get help from a professional exterminator. They know how to properly find the harborages of the earwigs and how to eliminate them. They know which insecticides to use and how to properly apply it so that it rids your home of this pest. Once the extermination is complete, you also want to remove things that attract earwigs so that they do not want to come back and take up residence in your home. For more information you can visit Bowman Termite and Pest Management LLC
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