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Earwig Control for Homes and Businesses
Earwigs are reddish-brown insects with pincers at the tail that hide in damp, shady places and wander indoors. Every Liberty pest control plan covers earwigs.
How to identify
- Long, flat, reddish-brown bodies about ½ to 1 inch long.
- A pair of curved pincers at the tail end.
- Short wings folded under small wing covers.
Common earwigs in our area
European earwig
Forficula auricularia
- Look for
- A slender reddish-brown insect, about 1/2 to 5/8 inch long, with a pair of pincers at the tip of its abdomen.
- Where you'll find it
- Hides by day in mulch, leaf litter, firewood and under flower pots, and can wander into basements and crawl spaces.
Signs you have them
- Earwigs under doormats, flower pots or outdoor cushions
- Earwigs in bathrooms, kitchens or basements, especially in damp spots
- Ragged holes in garden leaves and flowers
Where they're found
Earwigs live in damp, shady places like mulch, leaf litter and flower beds, and wander inside through gaps under doors and around windows.
How Liberty treats it
Covered by every plan
Inspection
When you choose a plan online, a local Service Advisor visits your home for free to confirm it's the right plan. On your first visit, your Service Specialist does a thorough inspection inside and outside to see how many earwigs there are, where they're getting in and what draws them, like damp mulch, leaky spigots and gaps under doors.
Treatment
- Perimeter barrierYour Service Specialist applies a perimeter barrier around your home's foundation for crawling insects, to help keep earwigs from wandering inside.
- Granules in landscapeThey add granules in the landscape areas, where earwigs hide in mulch, leaf litter and flower beds.
- Inside treatmentYour first visit always includes treatment inside where earwigs show up, like bathrooms, kitchens and basements, and on later visits they treat inside only if it's needed and ask you first.
Follow-up
Your Service Specialist comes back every 3 months to inspect and treat around your home, which helps keep earwigs outside. If covered pests show up between visits, just text us.
What our customers say
Reviews from our Google Business Profile.
Reviews and rating from Google, updated November 5, 2026.
Voted best pest control
Paducah Sun readers and West Kentucky Star voters chose Liberty as the best pest control: Readers' Choice in 2024, 2025 and 2026, and People's Choice in 2026 and 2027.
- The Paducah Sun Readers' Choice · Best Pest Control 2024, 2025, 2026
- West Kentucky Star · People's Choice 2026, 2027
- Marshall County Tribune-Courier · Best Pest Control 2025, 2026
- Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year · John Stopka 2025
What it costs
$99First visit (online)
$49Per month · No contract
Quarterly Plan: service every 3 months. Homes up to 3,000 sq ft.
Every visit, every 3 months
- Spider web removal service
- Exterior treatments (interior on request)
- Landscape granular treatment
Pricing shown is for homes up to 3,000 sq ft (Quarterly Plan) and properties up to ½ acre (Patriot and Freedom Plans). Larger homes and properties require a free in-person inspection to confirm your plan. The $99 first visit applies when you sign up online for the Quarterly or Patriot Plan; the Freedom Plan first visit is $199. The Quarterly Plan has no contract. The Patriot and Freedom Plans include a 1-year service agreement. The Freedom Plan includes a termite inspection before Sentricon installation.
DIY prevention tips
- Thin out mulch, and clear leaf litter, stones and debris from around the foundation.
- Keep shrubs trimmed so beds near the house get more air and sunlight.
- Caulk cracks and make sure doors, windows and screens fit snugly.
- Run a dehumidifier in a damp basement.
- Vacuum up any earwigs that get inside.
Common questions
Are earwigs covered by my plan?
Yes. Earwigs are covered by every plan.
Why do I have earwigs in my house?
Earwigs come inside when it gets too hot, dry or wet outside, looking for damp, sheltered places. Gaps under doors and around windows let them in, and outdoor lights can draw them close.
Do earwigs crawl into people's ears?
No. That's an old myth. Earwigs hide in dark, damp places outdoors, like mulch and leaf piles.
What attracts earwigs?
Moisture is the biggest draw. Damp mulch, leaf piles, leaky spigots and gutters, and plant beds against the house all attract earwigs.
How can I keep earwigs out of my house?
Pull mulch and leaves back from the foundation, fix leaky spigots and keep gutters clear. Seal gaps under doors and around windows.
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