| Natural & Organic Controls What? Products such as Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Killer are an effective method of controlling earwigs. 
How? Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Killer harnesses the power of Diatomaceous Earth (DE). Diatomaceous Earth is a dust-like product that contains the crushed fossilized remains of diatoms. The dust is ingested by the earwig and affects the cuticle of the earwig, resulting in its dehydration. The best part about Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Killer is that insects cannot develop a resistance to it since there are no chemicals to which they can build up an immunity. Since diatomaceous earth works by dehydrating the insect, if the area where the Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Killer is applied becomes wet, it will need to be reapplied. When? Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Killer should be applied as soon as earwigs are discovered. Spray Insect Soap & Pyrethrin as a contact killer. Use in accordance with directions on the product label. Why Choose a Natural Solution? Natural solutions break down quickly into their natural elements. Organic pesticides such as diatomaceous earth are preferable to chemical pesticides that leave residuals where they are sprayed causing long-term detrimental affects on the environment. Natural Predators What? Birds are natural predators of earwigs, and since birds cannot smell, they probably don't mind the foul odor of the earwigs. Toads may also find earwigs to be a tasty delicacy. 
How? Attract birds by placing bird feeders around your property, especially near gardens and landscaping. Toads may be attracted to gardens with shrubbery and other plantings that allow for hiding places with lots of insects. When? Bird feeders can be placed outside at any time since birds appreciate food during the hard winter months, but make sure you have them set up and filled during the springtime when the earwig eggs are hatching. Shrubbery can be planted almost anytime, but fall is a favored time for young plantings. Most local greenhouses and garden centers can help you determine the right planting time. Safer®Brand brings you a variety of effective insect control products that are gentler on the environment! Most of them proudly display the OMRI Listed® organic seal and comply for use in organic gardening! 
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