Problem

Being called “earwigs”, these bugs often induce horror in the minds of people who believe they will crawl into their ear and pinch them. Rest assured – this rarely ever happens. They are generally harmless but are still considered a nuisance pest among Australian homeowners.

They can bite, but the bites only cause minor irritation. Earwigs really look more dangerous than they actually are. Their reputation is mostly made up. Nevertheless, earwigs can cause problems in your garden.

Treatments

We treat earwig infestations with a pesticide and regular upkeep in important to prevent re-infestation. We also recommend moving any woodpiles or leaf litter build up from around your home, as this is their preferred habitat.