While most of us can live without some creepy crawlies, we are all guaranteed to come across bugs of one kind or another in the house at some point during the year.
If you live in a rural region, you probably already know that during the summer and beyond, flies, ants, spiders, and other such insects will try to live, or at least take up residence, in your home.
The annual invasion of bugs doesn’t bother some people, while others are less, let’s say, accepting of the concept. I can tolerate spiders creating webs in my crevices, and an occasional fly buzzing around the kitchen won’t likely ruin my day.
That being said, I object to earwigs.
Even if you weren’t aware of it, you have undoubtedly encountered earwigs in your house at some point. These tiny insects are actually about as uncute as it gets, but despite their appearance and potential for painful bites or stings, they are perfectly safe.
Having saying that, most people dislike having a swarm of earwigs scampering around their home. I know I do, which is why I found this one trick to be very helpful in handling them.
I believe there may be others who would be interested in reading about Facebook user Alicia Alexander’s tried-and-true process for getting rid of an earwig issue.
Alicia says the best way to catch earwigs is to put a shallow dish outside on your deck or in your lawn filled with half a cup of olive oil.
According to reports, the image below depicts the number of earwigs that Alicia had managed to gather in less than a day:
And after 36 hours, this is the exact same bowl.
It seems that the sweetness of the olive oil attracts earwigs, but once they get inside the bowl, they can’t get out. This might be the best course of action if you have an earwig infestation!
What they are trying to say
Although we don’t want to scare you, an excessive number of earwigs in your house may be a sign that there are decaying wood issues. Many insects are drawn to wood rot, including earwigs, so be sure to inspect any wooden structures you have at home.
That being said, there’s no need to panic if earwigs decide to seek out warmer surroundings inside your home. It’s quite natural, and you won’t likely feel any impact at all from their presence.
Were you aware of this easy way to get rid of earwigs? Tell us in the comments below.
