How to identify earwigs
Flat brown insects about 3/4 inch with unmistakable rear pincers.
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Earwigs: Identification and Control
What earwigs look like, why they are on your property, and how Antex eliminates them, guaranteed.
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Flat brown insects about 3/4 inch with unmistakable rear pincers. This page covers how to recognize earwigs, what draws them to Utah properties, and what actually works to get rid of them. If you think you have earwigs now, skip ahead and call (435) 313-5882; inspections are free.
Behavior and habits
They spend days in cool damp mulch and window wells and wander indoors at night through thresholds.
Why earwigs are a problem
Harmless to people despite the folklore, but they chew seedlings and gather in unnerving numbers.
How Antex handles earwigs
Our technicians confirm the species first, because effective control depends on it. Then we treat the source: nesting sites, harborage, and the routes onto your property, using professional products applied precisely. If pests return between scheduled visits, we'll come back and address the issue at no additional cost.
Prevention tips
Pull mulch back from the foundation, fix drippy spigots, and install tight door sweeps.
Questions
What people ask us
Are earwigs dangerous?
Harmless to people despite the folklore, but they chew seedlings and gather in unnerving numbers.
How do I get rid of earwigs?
Store-bought products usually treat the symptom, not the source, which is why the problem returns. Professional control pairs correct identification with source treatment. Call (435) 313-5882 for a free inspection and flat quote.
How do I keep earwigs away?
Pull mulch back from the foundation, fix drippy spigots, and install tight door sweeps.
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