Although earwigs are mostly harmless, they’re still not something I want to encounter in or around my home. It seems like earwigs have been on the rise this year – I’m seeing far more of them in the garden than I ever have before. If you’re noticing that earwigs seem to be lingering around your house or outdoor spaces, this simple yet effective hack may be able to help.
Facebook user Alicia Alexander explained that she got rid of a whole bunch of earwigs in her backyard by filling a shallow bowl with about half a cup of olive oil. Then, simply place the bowl outside in your garden or on your deck. After less than 24 hours, this is how many earwigs were in the bowl:
And after 36 hours, this is how many earwigs they had!
Pretty wild, right? It seems like for whatever reason, the earwigs are attracted to the olive oil, climb into the bowl, and then are unable to get out.
Related Posts
My Neighbor Asked Me to Pick Up His Blind Mother from the Hospital — That Same Evening, He Showed Up with the Police
I learned the hard way that kindness can backfire. When I agreed to help my neighbor, Arthur, by picking up his blind mother, Maria, from the hospital,…
Jenna Bush Hager shares her heartbreak over the rare illness her son Hal is facing: “It’s hard to accept he’s battling something so severe.”
Jenna Bush Hager’s voice broke before the tears did. She finally revealed the quiet battle her family has been fighting, and the rare illness threatening her young…
You don’t always have to flush the toilet: the habit we think is right, but isn’t
Flushing the toilet after urinating is something most people do without thinking—it’s seen as a sign of cleanliness and good manners. But what if this habit is…
How Many Triangles Do You See? A Fun Way to Learn About Your Mind
At first glance, the colorful triangle puzzle seems like a simple illusion, but it’s more complex than it appears. People who attempt to count the triangles often…
Which U.S. States Could Face the Highest Risk in a Hypothetical Global Conflict?
The truth is stark: in a nuclear conflict, some U.S. states would likely face the first wave of strikes. Analysts have modeled scenarios, mapped probable targets, and…
The White House explains what is causing large scabbing rash on Trump’s neck
Photos taken during the Medal of Honor Ceremony on 2 March drew attention to a noticeable scabbing rash on the neck of US President Donald Trump. The…