Earwig control

Earwigs getting inside?

Tell us which rooms and which parts of the garden you are finding them in. We check the indoor and outdoor areas involved and explain the treatment.

Ask about earwig control Call 0400 822 800

Indoor and outdoor areas checked
Preparation explained
Treatment planned for the job

Pest control technician working outside a Blue Mountains home

On the job

What to expect

Where the earwigs are turning up

Tell us where you find them inside, what is outside those rooms and whether the problem keeps returning.

Rooms inside the home

Let us know if you are finding them in a bathroom, laundry, kitchen, bedroom or another room.

Mulch and leaf litter

Tell us if damp garden beds, mulch or leaf litter sit close to the part of the house involved.

Pots, timber and stored items

Mention pots, stacked timber, boxes or other sheltered places where you are also seeing them.

When they appear

Tell us when the earwigs turn up, how often it happens and whether the numbers have changed.

Before you book

Start inside and work back outside

Earwigs often shelter in dark, damp places outdoors and may move inside through small gaps around doors or the edges of the building.

Tell us which rooms are involved and what sits outside those walls, such as garden beds, mulch, pots, timber or stored items.

Do not spray every gap or pull the garden apart before we talk. Tell us what you have already moved, cleaned or treated.

Earwigs are usually a nuisance rather than a health threat. Repeat indoor activity often points to damp, sheltered hiding places outside or around the building, so moisture and harbourage matter as well as the insects in view.

What to tell us

The rooms where you are finding earwigs.
Where they appear inside each room.
Nearby garden beds, mulch, pots, timber or stored items.
When they appear and whether the numbers are changing.
Anything already moved, cleaned, sprayed or treated.

The process

How earwig control works

We check the indoor and outdoor areas involved, explain the preparation and treat the places linked to the problem.

01

Tell us where you find them

List the rooms, outdoor spots, timing and anything you have already tried.
02

Check inside and outside

We inspect the involved rooms and nearby outdoor hiding places that can be reached.
03

Explain the preparation and treatment

We tell you what needs to be moved or kept clear and which places need treatment.
04

Tell you what to watch for

We explain what to expect afterwards and whether another visit is needed.

Common questions

Earwig control questions

Tell us where you are finding earwigs inside and what sits outside those parts of the home.

Do earwigs really crawl into people's ears?

Earwigs do not seek out people's ears. Their pincers can pinch if they are handled, so leave them alone and tell us where you are finding them.

Why are earwigs coming inside?

Earwigs often shelter outdoors in dark, damp places and may enter through small gaps. The exact places involved vary from one property to another.

Do I need a photo?

No, but a clear photo can help. Tell us the rooms, outdoor spots and times when you are seeing them.

Should I spray or move outdoor items first?

Wait until we explain what needs to be moved or kept clear. Tell us about anything you have already sprayed, cleaned or shifted.

Will one treatment be enough?

One visit may be enough for a small, localised problem. Activity across several indoor and outdoor hiding places may need another visit, especially where moisture and shelter remain.

Earwigs keep turning up?

Ask about earwig control

Tell us which rooms and outdoor spots are involved and anything you have already tried.