“While many of us can tolerate occasional household bugs, certain insects pose more of a challenge. For those in rural areas, summertime often brings a host of unwanted visitors like flies, ants, spiders, and more attempting to infiltrate our homes.
Among these, earwigs are particularly unwelcome. These creepy crawlies, though harmless, aren’t exactly endearing. As one person put it, ‘I can tolerate spiders weaving webs in the corners and the occasional fly buzzing around the kitchen, but earwigs are where I draw the line.’
A practical tip shared by Facebook user Alicia Alexander offers a straightforward solution for dealing with earwigs. She suggests placing a shallow bowl filled with half a cup of olive oil outside. Earwigs are attracted to the oil but become trapped once they enter the bowl. Alicia’s shared photos illustrate how effective this method can be, capturing numerous earwigs in less than 24 hours.
