Do I Have an Earwig Problem?
Common Signs of Earwigs in and Around the House
Seeing an earwig here or there outside is normal, but certain patterns can point to a bigger problem. Watch for:
- Multiple earwigs inside over several days, especially in bathrooms, basements, or laundry rooms.
- Earwigs around doors and thresholds, especially in the evening or after watering and rain.
- Clusters of earwigs under mats, boards, or yard items when you move them.
- Earwigs in garages and storage areas near boxes, clutter, or damp corners.
If you're seeing earwigs regularly inside or around entry points, it's a good time to get a professional treatment in place so they stop finding their way in.
DIY vs Professional
Can I Handle Earwigs on My Own?
Cleaning up moisture, removing clutter, and moving yard debris away from the house can all help reduce earwig activity. Store-bought sprays and granules may knock down some numbers, but they don't always target the right areas or last as long as you'd like.
We focus on treating the perimeter and key spots where earwigs hide and travel, giving you a more reliable reduction in activity. As a local Rexburg company, we keep service straightforward and affordable.
Earwigs in Southeast Idaho
Why You Keep Seeing Earwigs Around Your Home
Earwigs love moisture, shade, and tight hiding places. In Rexburg and the surrounding area, they often live under rocks, boards, landscaping fabric, and thick mulch, then show up on patios, in garages, and along foundations when conditions are right.
When it gets hot, dry, or when their outdoor hiding spots are disturbed, they can slip inside through gaps under doors, around utility lines, or along the foundation. That's when you start noticing them in basements, bathrooms, and other cool, lower areas of the house.
What to Expect
How Our Earwig Control Service Works
Earwig control works best when we combine a good exterior barrier with smart interior focus where needed. Here's what you can expect when you schedule a visit:
- Talk through what you're seeing. We'll ask where earwigs are showing up most often and how long it's been happening.
- Treat key areas. We apply professional products around the exterior foundation and other problem spots, and treat interior areas if needed where earwigs are getting inside.
- Review simple prevention steps. We'll talk through easy changes you can make outside and inside to help keep earwigs from coming back.
Ready to See Fewer Earwigs Around Your Home?
If you're tired of finding earwigs in your house or all over your porch, we're here to help. Get fast, affordable earwig control from a local Rexburg expert who has been serving Southeast Idaho for decades.