Earwigs are garden and agricultural pests. They pose no harm to people, and only in large numbers can they cause significant damage to plants and crops. Most people are frightened of earwigs because of the pincers extending off the abdomen. But, the pincers are not strong enough to break through a person’s skin or cause us any real pain. The pincers are what earwigs use to defend themselves against each other and predatory insects.

Earwigs are scavengers and mostly feed on decaying plants and other decomposing materials. Preferring to live outside earwigs are most often found in gardens, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas. Their preferred habitats are frequently near the exterior of our homes. If it becomes too hot and dry outside for them to live comfortably, earwigs migrate into our homes through spaces under doors or cracks in the foundation.

Earwigs typically live outside living in damp, dark areas like under mulch, rocks, landscaping ties, leaves, and brush. When inside our homes, they move to damp areas like the basements, crawl spaces, and around drains and sinks. Earwigs also regularly pop-up inside of folded laundry, under cardboard boxes, or in stored linens.

The professionals at Advantage Pest Control will help you to get rid of earwigs from your Albuquerque, NM property. We are a local company that understands how to eliminate and control pests common to our region. Our highly trained employees are committed to our customers, community, employees, and the environment.

With more than 30 combined years of experience, you can trust Advantage Pest Control to meet your New Mexico residential or commercial property’s pest control needs. To learn why your neighbors, friends, and family trust us with their pest control needs, reach out to us today!