Earwigs in Your House?

Jan 26
3 min read

Let’s be honest. Almost everyone who’s dealt with earwigs has had this moment:

You walk into the bathroom late at night. Flip on the light. And suddenly… something runs across the floor.

You freeze for half a second and think, “Please don’t tell me that was an earwig.”

It probably was.

If you live in Rialto, Fontana, or San Bernardino, you’re definitely not the only one dealing with them. We talk to homeowners every week who say the same thing:

“They just keep showing up.”

“I don’t know where they’re coming from.”

“I clean, I spray, and they’re still here.”

Sound familiar?

Let’s talk about why.

So… What Are Earwigs Anyway?

Earwigs are those small dark bugs with pinchers on the back. They look intimidating, but they’re not out to get you. And no, they don’t crawl into ears — that’s just an old myth.

What they do love is:

Dark places
Damp areas
Quiet corners
And homes with moisture nearby

Basically, if your house has sprinklers, landscaping, and normal plumbing (which it probably does), earwigs feel right at home.

Why Are They Showing Up at Your House?

This is the big question.

Most of the time, it comes down to one thing: moisture.

Earwigs are drawn to damp areas like magnets.

Things that attract them:

Overwatered lawns
Leaky sprinklers
Wet mulch
Standing water
Humid bathrooms

When outside gets too wet, too hot, or too cold, they move inside looking for comfort.

And unfortunately, your home is perfect.

That’s why you’ll often notice them after watering days, rain, or sudden weather changes.

Where Do They Hide?

Here’s the annoying part — they’re really good at hiding.

During the day, you usually won’t see them at all. At night, they come out.

Common spots:

Under sinks
Around toilets
In garages
Along baseboards
Behind storage boxes
In patio areas

So if you see one, there are probably more nearby.

Are Earwigs Dangerous?

Not really.

They don’t attack people. They rarely pinch. They’re not aggressive.

But…

They’re still gross to find in your house.

They can:

Contaminate surfaces
Damage plants
Multiply quickly
Become a constant nuisance

And once they’re established, they don’t just “go away.”

What Happens If You Ignore Them?

A lot of homeowners hope earwigs will just disappear on their own.

Usually, they don’t.

Instead, what happens is:

You see them more often
They spread to other rooms
They come back every season
You get more frustrated

We hear this all the time:

“It’s worse than last year.”

That’s because nothing stopped them outside.

Why Spraying Them Yourself Doesn’t Work

Most people try this first. Grab a can. Spray the bug. Problem solved.

Until another one shows up. And another. And another.

DIY sprays only kill what you see. They don’t:

Stop new earwigs from coming in
Fix moisture problems
Treat breeding areas
Create protection

So it turns into a cycle.

How Do You Actually Get Rid of Them?

The real solution starts outside.

You have to stop earwigs before they get inside.

That means:

Treating the foundation
Reducing moisture
Removing hiding spots
Sealing entry points
Keeping a protective barrier

At TruPest Solutions, that’s exactly what we focus on.

We don’t just spray your bathroom and leave. We find out why they’re there and stop it at the source.

That’s why our customers in Rialto, Fontana, and San Bernardino don’t deal with the same problem over and over.

When Should You Call a Pro?

If any of this sounds like you, it’s probably time:

You keep seeing earwigs
They’re in your bathroom or kitchen
Sprays aren’t working
You’re tired of dealing with it

The earlier you handle it, the easier it is.

Final Thoughts

Earwigs are common around here. That part is normal.

Living with them inside your house isn’t.

If you’re tired of dealing with surprise bugs and late-night bathroom scares, you don’t have to just “put up with it.”

📞 Call TruPest Solutions at 951-334-5288

We’ll help you get rid of earwigs — and keep them from coming back.