Commercial Earwig Control

Our Board Certified Entomologists will uncover the source of your earwig infestation – not just take care of the earwigs problems that are visible. Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices will not only help take care of an earwig infestation, but we will also teach you and your employees what steps to take to ensure they don’t return. Sanitation recommendations, preventative procedures, and continuous monitoring in addition to earwig treatments will be how Western Pest Services technicians will keep your pest control in check.

While their pincers are used primarily to aid in reproduction, hunt prey, and for defense, earwigs will pinch humans if they are picked up and agitated. While the pinch can sometimes be painful, no venom is transferred, and the pinch rarely breaks the skin. Additionally, earwig pincers do not spread disease. When provoked by a need for food or a change in weather, earwigs may infiltrate buildings by way of exterior cracks and openings. Once inside, they are found near water sources, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. Earwigs have also been known to make their way into other areas such as offices, bedrooms, and common living areas. Furthermore, these insects are attracted to lights, causing them to become a nuisance on patios and porches during summer evenings. While they are mostly harmless to humans and pets, they can cause anxiety and negative reviews or complaints at your business or building you manage.