Pest Control > BugsSeptember 19, 2011
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Getting Rid of Earwigs

Two earwigs on a yellow flower.Earwigs are nocturnal omnivorous insects. They will eat both plants and other insects. It is their enjoyment of our flowers and vegetables that prompts the desire to rid ourselves of these hungry pests. This is a guide about getting rid of earwigs.

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Getting Rid of Earwigs

To get rid of earwigs, roll up some newspaper with elastics, wet the paper with water which the earwigs love, then place around garden plants at night. In the morning, pick up papers, roll up ends, and throw out in garbage outside.

By jezzy005 from Vernon, B.C.

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