Earwigs

General Information

earwigs are small to medium sized insects, approximately 12-20mm long, with light to dark brown flattened segmented bodies
the female earwig lays batches of approximately 20-50 eggs just below the soil surface and looks after them throughout the winter, until the eggs hatch out in the early spring
we only treat if earwigs are indoors
primary habitat is outdoors but scavenges on both live and dead animals
is role as a predator on aphids (greenfly) is seldom realised

Significance

although earwigs sometimes occur in significant numbers they are mainly known as a pest of horticulture and earwigs indoors are of nuisance value only and do not carry disease or pose a health risk

Preventative Treatment

Food	Access	Harourage (ie possible nest sites)
n/a	block all cracks and holes in walls and steps	no realistic preventative measures

Conditions of Service by Stirling Council

there is a charge of £32 per treatment for this service

Cost of Treatment (until 31 March 2009)

£32 (for single treatment)

Concessions

certain concessions from payment apply e.g. OAP/UB40 - if you wish to request a concession please phone 0845 2777000 – we regret that concessions can not be processed on line