Spring is coming! (Also Earwigs) – Orange County Pest Control

Spring is coming! (Also Earwigs)

  • Spring is coming! (Also Earwigs)

    Don’t panic because despite what you might have heard, earwigs do not enter people’s ears while they sleep.

    The myth that these insects go into people’s ears and burrow into the brain to cause insanity is completely untrue but interestingly enough is how the insect got its name.

    The Earwig

    The Earwig (Latin name Order Dermaptera, meaning “skin winged”) is a blackish brown flat and thin insect ranging from ¼ to 1 inch in length. Earwigs have pinchers on their abdomens (which is why they are also known to some as pincher bugs) and the adults have 2 sets of wings on their thorax but even with those . . . they are poor fliers.

    For defense, the earwig can emit a bad smelling liquid to scare off any enemies and they produce pheromones to stay together in large numbers.

    The earwig is not dangerous at all but can pinch you if provoked but it is rare for even that to happen.

    Habitat

    Earwigs are a seasonal insect as they lay eggs in autumn and hatch during the spring.

    During the daytime, earwigs hide in damp areas such as under rocks and inside cracks. Inside your home, earwigs usually keep to where there is water, such as kitchens and bathrooms but they can be found almost is every part of a home.

    At night however, earwigs become active and love to eat plants and other small insects. So if you notice that there’s nothing left of your plant’s leaves besides the skeletal vein, you might have an earwig infestation.

    Prevention and Treatment

    To prevent an earwig infestation, remove their hiding places first and foremost. Remove all debris and clutter from outside your home as earwigs tend to hide under anything cool and dark during the day. Be wary of light sources in your home as this can attract earwigs to come inside during the night as they are attracted to light. They are also attracted to moisture so ensure that your house is proper ventilated.

    When you call Preferred Pest Control at (714) 486-2637, we will come to you and survey the area and offer a variety of treatment options such as sprays and insecticides for keeping earwigs at bay. Our qualified professionals are ready to eliminate earwigs and help you get back control of your home.

    Call today For a Earwig Removal Quote: (714) 486-2637

    Earwig Management:

    • Inspection
    • Prevention
    • Controlling Earwigs
    • Insecticides

    An inspection by our licensed Preferred Pest Control professional is required before any treatments can be performed.

    Call today For a Earwig Removal Quote:

    (714) 486-2637

    Preferred General Contracting & Exterminating – Orange County, California

    17150 Newhope #904 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 • Phone: (714) 486-2637 • Fax: (714) 274-9867 • Email: info@preferredpestcontroloc.com https://www.preferredpestcontroloc.com/

    We offer our Earwig Control and Contracting Services throughout many Southern California Counties and Cities:

    • Aliso Viejo Earwig Removal
    • Anaheim Earwig Removal
    • Chino Hills Earwig Removal
    • Corona Earwig Removal
    • Costa Mesa Earwig Removal
    • Cypress Earwig Removal
    • Fountain Valley Earwig Removal
    • Fullerton Earwig Removal
    • Garden Grove Earwig Removal
    • Huntington Beach Earwig Removal
    • Irvine Earwig Removal
    • Ladera Ranch Earwig Removal
    • Laguna Beach Earwig Removal
    • Laguna Hills Earwig Removal
    • Laguna Niguel Earwig Removal
    • Lake Forest Earwig Removal
    • Long Beach Earwig Removal
    • Los Angeles County Earwig Removal
    • Mission Viejo Earwig Removal
    • Newport Beach Earwig Removal
    • Oceanside Earwig Removal
    • Orange County Earwig Removal
    • Placentia Earwig Removal
    • Rancho Cucamonga Earwig Removal
    • Rancho Santa Margarita Earwig Removal
    • Riverside County Earwig Removal
    • San Clemente Earwig Removal
    • San Diego Earwig Removal
    • Tustin Earwig Removal
    • Westminster Earwig Removal
    • Yorba Linda Earwig Removal

    Did you know that Preferred Pest Control offers monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly Earwig Services tailored to your needs? It’s true! We also give two hour windows on our pest control services so you don’t have to spend your day waiting around for the entire day.

    We are in service for you! Give us a call today @ (714) 486-2637

    We offer many exterminator, Earwig Removal, and pest control services to the Orange County area and our Earwig specialists are fully trained to rid you of any future rodent problem you may be having.

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