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🪳 How to Get Rid of Earwigs With One Simple Ingredient (It’s Probably in Your Kitchen!)

Earwigs: those creepy little insects with pincher-like tails that seem to pop up in your garden, bathroom, or basement out of nowhere. While they’re mostly harmless to humans, they can become a nuisance — especially if they start invading your home or damaging plants.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need toxic sprays or expensive pest control services. You can get rid of earwigs with one simple ingredient — and it’s probably already sitting in your kitchen.

🥄 The Secret Weapon: Olive Oil (or Vegetable Oil!)

Yes, it’s that simple. Olive oil, or even vegetable oil, is a surprisingly effective natural earwig trap.

Here’s how it works:
Earwigs are attracted to moisture and food scents. When they crawl into the oil trap, they get stuck — and can’t climb out.

🧪 Why It Works

• Thick consistency: Oil creates a slippery surface that traps earwigs.
• Attractant power: Adding a bit of soy sauce or tuna enhances the scent, drawing them in.
• Chemical-free: Safe around pets and kids when used properly.

🛠 How to Make a DIY Earwig Trap

📝 You’ll Need:

• A small container (like a tuna can, jar lid, or plastic cup)
• Olive oil or vegetable oil
• Optional: a few drops of soy sauce, fish sauce, or tuna juice

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Pour about 1/2 inch of oil into your container.
2. Add a few drops of soy sauce or tuna juice for extra attraction.
3. Place the container near areas where you’ve seen earwigs:
   • Baseboards
   • Under sinks
   • In damp basements
   • Around garden beds or potted plants
4. Check the trap daily and dispose of any trapped earwigs.
5. Refill with fresh oil as needed.

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