Earwigs (pincher bugs) on our porch!!?

Question

How do you get rid of (or at least deter) pincher bugs on our deck?

We have a covered wooden deck, and often sit out there for hours enjoying the nice breeze :) However I am constantly being bitten by those stupid pincher bugs!!

Is there anything I can put out to make them not want to be on the porch? It's not so bad as we need an exterminator. But I would like to be able to sit out there without being pinched!

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi,

holy cow, i would freak.

anyway...

scroll alllllll the way down on this page for some info:

http://www.eartheasy.com/live_natpest_co...

see:

http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/eradicat...

the sodium light sounds easy enough.

and boric acid is great for many types of bugs.

Good Luck

Answer 2

They don't like cucumber peelings - the more bitter, the better...try putting them along the base of your deck and hope they don't come up between the deck boards!

Answer 3

Those are some good ideas.  If your deck gets wet from watering plants you want to get away form that.  They like damp tight places.  Under a flower pot or between moist boards is like a welcome mat.  As long as those conditions persist, any that you get rid of will be replaced.  They also don't like diatomaceous earth (from a pool supply) sprinkle it around they won't cross.