In a lot of cases, you might make better decisions if you have plenty of information about a scenario or topic. This is certainly true concerning pests and how to manage them. Queen Creek home and business owners will know exactly how to build their defense against an insect or creature if they know how they function. Many creepy crawlers have massive reputations for disaster. Relevant information may be widely available due to this. Those critters that are more elusive tend to fright.
Earwigs are a prime example of a mysterious pest. Folks are unsure about where they even come from, much less their danger level. If you study up now, you’ll have an idea of what they’re capable of and how to prevent them with Canopy Pest Control.
How Do Earwigs Look And Behave? What Are The Hazards?
Earwigs vary in size from 0.20 to 0.98 of an inch long. Their reddish-brown bodies are lean and flat. Most can’t fly even though they have two sets of wings. Among their curious features are two pincers that project from their abdomens. They use their pair of appendages to capture prey and protect themselves and for reproductive purposes. A liquid with a harsh scent is released when earwigs are performing these activities. Light pain and small scratches occur when humans are pricked by their pincers. There is no need to worry about broken skin. Regardless of what their name suggests, they don’t enter ears and eat brains.
Yards and crops are the main victims of earwigs. These outdoor bugs munch on rotting vegetation, greenery, sprouts, and other insects. You might spot their eggs in shady spaces where it’s moist and cool. They flourish in gardens and mulch and hide under rocks and logs. Other notes about earwigs are:
- They are most busy at night
- They move rapidly
- Dry weather motivates them to penetrate homes and businesses
- They frequent kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms
- They congregate in numbers, but infestations don’t happen much
How Can You Prevent Earwigs?
Diligent effort will have to be put into warding off earwigs. Although it may not seem like it, they are very common in the region. As mentioned previously, these bugs are a threat to landscaping and farming zones. They don’t pose great harm to human beings. In any event, no one wants them around. You don’t ever want to be on the other end of their pincers, or their foul odors. To reduce the chances of encountering these pests, you’ll need to prioritize lawn and building maintenance by:
- Avoiding laying soil around your property’s perimeter; use gravel instead.
- Placing greenery, wood, and rocks two feet away or more from exterior doors.
- Regularly cutting your grass, and trimming plants and shrubs.
- Turning gutters and downspouts away from foundations.
- Adding sweeps to all doors that face the outside.
- Closing cracks and crevices in foundations, windows, and doors.
- Controlling warmth by using a dehumidifier.
- Replacing white outdoor lights that draw in earwigs with yellow ones.
- Inspecting newspapers, packages, outdoor furniture, and flowers before bringing them inside.
- Putting food in airtight containers for storage.
What Can Canopy Pest Control Do About Earwigs?
We at Canopy Pest Control specialize in comprehensive care. Our experienced technicians will examine your property thoroughly to locate earwig hubs and vulnerable areas. Both the interiors and exteriors will be addressed. Custom, high-quality treatments designed to eliminate these bugs will be used. Our solutions are safe and organically based. Our plans are gentle on the wallet. Call us today at Canopy Pest Control to get started! We look forward to assisting you!