How To Get Rid Of Earwigs With One Simple Ingredient

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## 🐛 How To Get Rid Of Earwigs With One Simple Ingredient

If you’ve spotted strange, pincered insects crawling around your garden, patio, or even inside your home — you’re likely dealing with **earwigs**. While they look intimidating, earwigs are mostly harmless to humans, but that doesn’t mean you want them hanging around your plants or creeping into your bathroom.

The good news? You can **get rid of earwigs quickly and naturally** — using just **one simple ingredient** you probably already have in your kitchen.

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### 🧼 The Secret Weapon: Olive Oil (or Vegetable Oil)

Yes, that’s right. A bit of **oil** — whether it’s olive oil, vegetable oil, or even mineral oil — can be **surprisingly effective** at trapping and eliminating earwigs.

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### 🛠️ What You’ll Need:

* A small, shallow container (like a tuna can, jar lid, or yogurt cup)
* Olive oil or any cooking oil
* Optional: soy sauce or a pinch of sugar (to increase effectiveness)
* A corner of your yard, garden, or damp area where earwigs appear

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### 🪤 How To Use It:

1. **Fill the container** with about 1/2 inch of oil. Add a splash of soy sauce or a pinch of sugar to attract the earwigs (they’re drawn to the smell).
2. **Place the trap** in areas where earwigs are active — near mulch, flower pots, compost, or even baseboards indoors.
3. Leave it overnight. **Earwigs crawl in and drown** because the oil coats their bodies and they can’t escape.
4. **Dispose of the trap** in the morning and refresh it as needed.

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