Get rid of earwigs
Pestpatrol can identify earwigs in your home and help get rid of them with our professional pest control and removal services.
What are the risks of earwigs?
Being pinched by their pincers
Fast reproduction rate
Bad weather means more earwigs
Our way. The right way.
Investigate
We carry out a thorough inspection of your home, inside and out, to look for earwig activity, damp areas, entry points and any conditions that are attracting them.
Protect
Your Pestpatrol technician will apply targeted treatments around the exterior of your property and in key indoor areas where earwigs hide, such as damp rooms, gaps at floor level and cracks and crevices. The focus is on the spots they use for shelter and where they are getting inside.
Fortify
We help keep earwigs out by pointing out and, where possible, helping to seal gaps, cracks and other access points and by advising on moisture control around your home.
Keep Watch
We will explain what signs of earwig activity to look for in usual trouble spots like bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms and basements, and ask you to contact us if you notice anything new between visits.
Report
After each visit you receive a clear written report explaining what we found, what we have done and any recommendations to help reduce moisture and prevent earwigs returning.
Follow up
If earwigs are still being seen after treatment, we can arrange follow up visits and adjust the plan as needed to make sure the problem is brought under control.
Frequently asked questions
Earwigs do not bite, but they can pinch with the pincer like forceps at the end of their body if they feel threatened. It can be a bit uncomfortable, but it very rarely breaks the skin and is not usually harmful.
Earwigs are not considered dangerous to people or pets. They might look alarming and can give a small pinch if handled, but they do not spread disease and are more of a nuisance than a health risk.
Professional pest controllers focus on both treatment and prevention. A Pestpatrol technician will look for damp hiding places, treat key areas with suitable insecticides and advise on repairs and housekeeping to reduce moisture and entry points. This combined approach helps clear existing earwigs and makes your home less attractive to them in future.
Earwigs feed on a mix of decaying plant material, live plants, fungi and small insects. In gardens they are often found around mulch, flowerbeds and compost. Indoors they tend to appear in bathrooms, kitchens and other damp areas where they can find shelter and food.
Earwigs are attracted to damp, dark and sheltered places. They often come inside during wet weather or when outdoor conditions become too dry, using gaps around doors, vents and pipework. Cellars, bathrooms, utility rooms and ground floor rooms are common places to see them.
The cost of earwig treatment depends on the size of the property, how many areas are affected and whether there are any underlying damp or entry point issues to address. Pestpatrol provides clear, tailored quotations, so the best way to find out the price is to contact us for a free, no obligation survey and quote.