Are earwigs trying to be a problem inside your San Tan Valley home? Here are some things to consider about these pests and how to get them out if they invade your living areas.
Are earwigs trying to be a problem inside your San Tan Valley home? Here are some things to consider about these pests and how to get them out if they invade your living areas.
Earwigs earned their name from the old wives’ tale that stated they would burrow into their victims’ brains through the ear canal, using their large claw to tunnel themselves in and drive their new host insane. Fortunately, science has proven this to be false, but earwigs can still be a nuisance on your property in a variety of ways.
For many of us, the word earwig brings about images of this unsavory creature burrowing into our brains with its menacing-looking pincers. While the superstition of these insects crawling into the ears of sleeping victims are completely unfounded, an infestation in your home is no joking matter.