Earwigs are creepy, unsettling, and quick to stir up panic when they show up inside your home. While they’re usually outdoor pests, these pincher-wielding insects don’t mind sneaking indoors when the weather turns or conditions outside aren’t ideal.
If you’re dealing with an earwig problem, you might be tempted to go the DIY route. But before you start mixing bait and setting traps, here’s what you should know. But are they really worth the trouble? Let’s break it down.
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How do Earwigs Come Inside?
The Problem with DIY Earwig Traps
Earwig traps might seem like a quick and easy fix. You set out a little dish with oil, maybe some soy sauce, and place it where you’ve seen the bugs before. A few days later, you’ve caught some earwigs and feel like you’ve got the problem under control.
But that feeling doesn’t last.
The problem with traps is that they only target what you can see. They don’t address the real reason earwigs are showing up in the first place. You’re not sealing up entry points, fixing moisture issues, or getting rid of the conditions that keep drawing these pests in. You’re just collecting the ones that happen to fall for the bait.
Meanwhile, more earwigs are still crawling in through gaps in your foundation, slipping in under doors, or hiding in the mulch right outside. Traps give you a false sense of progress while the actual issue quietly continues to grow behind the scenes.
And maintaining those traps takes time. You have to keep checking them, rebaiting them, and cleaning them out. If they’re not placed exactly where the activity is happening, they might not catch anything at all. Plus, some of the ingredients used in homemade traps can stain surfaces or attract other pests like ants or rodents.
Traps might help in the short term, but they don’t fix the root of the problem. If you’re seeing earwigs inside regularly, that’s a sign that something more serious is going on. This isn’t just a one-time pest slipping in. It’s an active issue that needs a real solution—not a jar of oil and hope.
proof. Brings the Fix That Actually Works
If you want real results, you need more than just a trap. You need a full strategy.
At proof., we don’t guess. We inspect. We take the time to find out where the earwigs are hiding, how they’re getting in, and what’s making your home the perfect place for them to settle. We look at both the indoor and outdoor environment to understand the full scope of the issue and make sure nothing is missed.
Then, we get to work. Our treatments are designed to target the pests where they live, block their common entry points, and reduce the conditions that allow them to thrive. We use professional-grade products that work quickly and thoroughly—no guesswork, no half-measures, and no traps that only skim the surface.
We also help you make simple changes to reduce future pressure. That might include adjusting your landscape, drying out high-moisture areas, or sealing up gaps that give pests an easy way inside. These small shifts can make a big difference in keeping your space earwig-free.
When you work with proof., you’re not stuck hoping your next DIY trick finally does the job. You’re backed by a team that knows what works and gets results that last.
Still Have Earwigs? Call proof.!
You shouldn’t have to spend your time trying to outsmart a bunch of bugs. And you definitely shouldn’t have to deal with a new earwig surprise every time you turn on the bathroom light.
When you call proof., we make the problem stop—no traps, no guesswork, no wasted time. Just a clear solution from a team that knows how to get the job done right.
We’ve helped thousands of homeowners take back control from pests, and we can do the same for you!Here at proof., we cover over thirty different pests, including earwigs! Contact us here via our online form to eliminate any pesky problems on your property!