🧹 1. Eliminate Moisture (MOST IMPORTANT)
Earwigs are attracted to damp environments.
✔ Do this first:
- Fix leaks (pipes, faucets)
- Reduce overwatering in your garden
- Use a dehumidifier in basements
- Improve drainage around your home
👉 If you remove moisture, you remove their favorite habitat.
🌿 2. Clean Up Their Hiding Spots
Earwigs hide during the day and come out at night.
Remove:
- Piles of leaves
- Mulch too close to your house
- Wood, boards, or debris
- Overgrown plants near walls
✔ Keep at least 6–12 inches of clear space around your home.
🪤 3. Use Simple DIY Traps
🥄 Oil Trap (SUPER effective)
- Mix soy sauce + vegetable oil
- Put in a shallow container
- Leave it overnight
👉 Earwigs crawl in and can’t escape.
📰 Newspaper Trap
- Roll up damp newspaper
- Leave it outside overnight
- Throw it away in the morning
🧂 4. Natural Repellents
Try these:
- Diatomaceous earth (safe, natural powder)
- Essential oils (peppermint, eucalyptus)
- Vinegar + water spray
✔ Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around entry points
🚪 5. Seal Entry Points
Earwigs can enter your home through tiny gaps.
Check and seal:
- Doors & windows
- Cracks in walls
- Foundation gaps
💡 6. Outdoor Lighting Trick
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