I live in a basement apartment...and the earwigs are horrible. Plus my kids are terrified of them and run screaming from them. Does anyone know of an effective and SAFE homemade earwig killer or anything to help with them at the very least. Something with out bleach too..so I can spray along the walls with carpeting.
2007-06-26 04:48:32 · 5 answers · asked by Butterflys 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Since they prefer cool, moist places, a rolled up damp newspaper placed where earwig activity is suspected can be effective in collecting & discarding them. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around baseboards & window frames to deter them. Vacuum them up
Outside, try to keep soil dry around the foundation of the house & remove rotting material (like leaves), which they love to eat. Sharp, scratchy material (like Lava rock,diatomaceous earth) around the foundation would also prevent them from coming in.
Try 2 tablsp. dish soap or baby shampoo,
2 tablsp. vegetable oil in 1 gal. water. Spray.
2007-06-26 16:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by ANGEL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife tells me that a few drops of Dawn (or any soap) added to a quart of water will do the job. Put it in a sprayer and spray around the base boards and doorways.
2007-06-26 07:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earwig Killer
2016-09-28 02:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by korting 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No spray necessary,use a large shoe
2007-06-26 04:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by havanadig 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
stamp on it or use a pair of scissors
2007-06-26 04:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by lil_sammie 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋