Comments on: 3 Easy steps to get rid of Earwigs

By: The Bug Doctor

The Bug Doctor — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:49:00 +0000

THAT IS THE BEST QUESTION I’VE GOTTEN ALL YEAR! I love it–

You might want to try this link–some of the recipes look delicious. http://growabrain.typepad.com/growabrain/entomophagy_insect_eating/

By: Traole

Traole — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:47:00 +0000

HELP! I keep killing earwigs but hate to see them go to waste. Are there any delicious recipes out there? Are they safe to eat?

By: The Bug Doctor

The Bug Doctor — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:37:00 +0000

Niban baits are what I use. Check Home Depot or Lowes but I’m thinking you’ll have to get it at a DIY pest control store or on line. Works great and is labeled for many areas–

It may because it’s dry that the critters are on the move, make sure that you seal up the front doors and window areas as these areas will ‘leak light’ Earwigs can be attracted to lights and wander in this way.

By: Help

Help — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 06:00:00 +0000

I am wondering what brands of you recommend for bait? Or if I need to have a someone come into my home. For the last week or so I have been killing about 15- 20 earwigs a day in my home. Its been dry outside but I dont have planters or welcome mats by the door. We sprayed 5 days ago around the house also. Im sick of looking behind, under and around things for them. I dont think its damp in my home either. Please Help!

By: Pincer bugs aka Earwigs

Pincer bugs aka Earwigs — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 04:31:20 +0000

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By: The Bug Doctor

The Bug Doctor — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:59:38 +0000

Hi eileen,

Since earwigs are basically scavengers it really doesn’t matter. I just wouldn’t clean them. I guess the smaller pieces might fair better for them to eat but that’s not really the point of the trap. We just want to lure them in and then if something is to big for them to gnaw on oh well. Tuna works well too and even dried cereals. Use your imagination and stick with what’s working for you-it might not be the same all over.

Thanks for reading
The Bug Doctor

By: The Bug Doctor

The Bug Doctor — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:59:00 +0000

Hi eileen,

Thanks for reading
The Bug Doctor

By: eileen

eileen — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:27:34 +0000

I’d like to know more about the eggshells. Should they be crushed up or what?

By: eileen

eileen — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:27:00 +0000

I’d like to know more about the eggshells. Should they be crushed up or what?

By: The Bug Doctor

The Bug Doctor — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:54:29 +0000

Hi Paula,
If you do take some earwigs in your boxes I would imagine they’ll die before they make the move in the dry boxes. Each house is different even if it is the one next door. You may not experience any earwigs there at all. You can always do a crack and crevice treatment before you move in and that will set you up just fine inside your new home. I have other tips to prepare and prevent earwigs which you might find useful for your new abode. Here is the link; http://pestcemetery.com/prepare-and-prevent-the-earwig-this-year/

Enjoy your new home and please write back should you have the need

Thanks for reading

The Bug Doctor