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Earwig Control in Spokane

We’ve Solved Earwig Problems Other Spokane Companies Couldn’t

Earwigs are a persistent nuisance across the Spokane area, and we know firsthand how stubborn they can be to manage. At Backwoods Pest Control LLC, we’re a husband-and-wife team based right here in Spokane, and we’ve resolved infestations that other local companies couldn’t crack. Our approach is hands-on, personalized, and built around the specific conditions of your property.

We’re fully licensed, insured, and hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. As active members of both the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the Washington State Pest Management Association (WSPMA), we hold ourselves to standards our neighbors deserve. Free inspections are available, and we offer same-day scheduling when possible for residential, rental, and commercial clients throughout the Spokane area.

Ready to stop finding earwigs in your home? Call us today at (509) 265-6023 to schedule your free inspection. Same-day availability when possible.

Why Spokane Homeowners Choose Backwoods Pest Control

Every property we treat gets a plan built around it, not a generic formula applied to every job. We account for the pest pressure, the structure, and the people and pets who live or work there. Pet-friendly and eco-conscious treatment options are available for households where that matters.

Customized service plans: No two properties are the same, and we don’t treat them as if they are.
Pet-friendly and eco-conscious options: Responsible treatment methods that support your household alongside your home.
Clear communication: We explain what we’re applying and why before we begin. Customers consistently tell us this makes a real difference.
Flexible scheduling and payment options: We work around your availability, not the other way around.
Military and first responder discount: We offer 10% off upon request as a way to give back to those who serve our community.
Ongoing training: Pest control evolves, and we invest in continued education to stay current on the most effective methods for eastern Washington pest challenges.

Ryan and Katie Petrik came to us after a prior pest company had failed to resolve their earwig problem. Our team performed the treatment, and they reported seeing results before the visit was even complete.

Schedule Earwig Control for Your Spokane Property

Don’t let earwigs take over your home, garden, or business. We serve residential and commercial clients throughout Spokane and within a 40-mile radius, including Spokane County, Stevens County, and Pend Oreille County. A free inspection is the first step, and we can arrive ready to identify what’s driving the problem and lay out a clear path forward.

Contact Backwoods Pest Control LLC at (509) 265-6023 to book your free earwig inspection. Same-day scheduling is available when possible.

Why Earwigs Are a Recurring Problem in Spokane

The European earwig is the most common species found in Washington state homes and gardens, and Spokane’s climate gives it ideal conditions to thrive. Earwigs overwinter as both eggs and adults just below the soil surface, with females laying 20 to 50 eggs each spring. By late summer, a new generation reaches adulthood, which is why populations peak during the same warm months when residents are most active outdoors.

Spokane’s semi-arid summers play a direct role in driving earwigs indoors. These insects are nocturnal and shelter during the day in dark, moist spaces: mulch, leaf litter, boards, and soil close to foundations. When outdoor conditions turn too dry or too hot, they migrate inside through foundation cracks, weep holes, and gaps around doors in search of moisture. Once inside, they concentrate in basements, crawl spaces, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.

In gardens, earwig damage is easy to spot: irregular holes chewed into leaves, soft fruit, and flower petals. Marigolds, dahlias, hollyhocks, and vegetable seedlings are all common targets. Earwigs don’t spread disease, and their pincers rarely break skin, but the garden damage and the unsettling experience of finding them indoors are reason enough to address the problem at its source.

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How We Treat Earwig Infestations in Spokane

Effective earwig control addresses more than the earwigs you can see. Our process starts with a thorough inspection of your property to identify moisture sources, outdoor harborage zones like mulch and debris near the foundation, and entry points such as foundation cracks and weep holes. Understanding what’s drawing earwigs to the structure is what separates a lasting solution from a temporary fix.

From there, we build a service plan tailored to your property. Residual applications along the perimeter establish a barrier that reaches harborage areas retail products can’t access. Targeted treatments in interior moisture-prone zones address earwigs that have already moved inside. For households with pets or environmental sensitivities, eco-conscious and organic options are available.

Before we begin any work, we explain exactly what’s being applied and why. You won’t be left guessing about the products used or the steps involved. Customers on an ongoing service plan receive a 100% satisfaction guarantee for non-flying pests, giving continued peace of mind between visits.

Signs of Earwigs in Your Home or Garden

Knowing what to look for helps you act before a minor problem becomes a persistent one. Earwigs follow moisture and shelter indoors and out, and the signs they leave behind are consistent once you know where to check.

What to Look for Indoors

Indoors, earwigs turn up near moisture. Check under sinks, around floor drains, along basement baseboards, and in laundry rooms. Finding them repeatedly in the same spots signals that entry is ongoing from outside, not that they’re breeding inside. Earwigs don’t reproduce indoors, so persistent sightings point to unresolved exterior harborage or unsealed entry points.

What to Look for in the Garden

In the garden, look for ragged, irregular holes in leaves and petals, and check under pots, boards, and mulch during the day for clusters of earwigs sheltering from the sun. Damaged seedlings and chewed flower petals on plants like dahlias and marigolds are common signs around Spokane properties.

Reducing Earwig Pressure Between Visits

Between professional visits, these steps can reduce earwig pressure at your property:

Pull mulch back at least six inches from the foundation
Clear leaf litter and organic debris from the perimeter
Fix dripping outdoor faucets or drainage issues that create moisture near the structure
Caulk visible cracks in the foundation and around door and window frames

Over-the-counter sprays can knock down individual earwigs but don’t establish the residual perimeter barrier needed to interrupt ongoing entry. If earwigs keep coming back after retail treatments, a professional assessment of the exterior conditions is the next step.

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Our FAQ

Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 509-265-6023 today!

How much does a rodent treatment service from Backwoods Pest Control cost?

After inspecting your property, we provide a written quote that identifies the service areas, equipment, planned visits, and any separately priced work. An iQ-equipped program may cost more than a basic bait-station service because it adds activity data and technician review. We will explain what that added work is meant to accomplish. The final price depends on the property and the agreed scope; we do not claim to be the lowest-priced option.
How often will you treat my Spokane home or business for rodents?

Visit timing follows rodent activity and your written agreement. For Sentinel, we begin with equipment setup and an included follow-up approximately 30 days later. Active rodent control may require more frequent visits; ongoing maintenance follows the agreed schedule. Monthly program payments do not mean a technician visits every month. We explain whether a requested extra visit is included or separately quoted before scheduling it.
Why should I trust Backwoods Pest Control to treat my Spokane property for rodents?

We inspect the property, explain the signs we find, and give you a written plan for equipment, service areas, follow-up, and price. In an iQ-equipped program, our technician reviews timestamped device activity at visits to guide adjustments; the system does not send live alerts. We explain placement and precautions around children and pets, and we stand behind the work described in your agreement. Rodent control usually takes ongoing attention, so we will not promise instant or permanent elimination.

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- karen brickett
We have struggled with earwigs in our home and snakes in our yard, even coming into our garage. We tried a door-to-door pest control company for over a year, but they weren’t able to resolve the issue, even with retreatments. My husband called Backwoods Pest Control and Brian came out to do a consult for us and gave us some snake scram granules the same day, knowing we were having a major issue. He was very knowledgeable and outlined a comprehensive plan to help us. We haven’t seen a snake since (we had been seeing multiple snakes each day up to that point). We signed up for the service and less than a week later, Krista came out. She was so friendly and kind and listened to our concerns, making adjustments based on the information we gave her about where we’ve been seeing bugs, etc. She let us know what to expect and was also able to tell us why our past treatments for earwigs hadn’t worked. We already saw dead bugs in treated areas before she even finished treating the rest of the house. We highly recommend Backwoods Pest Control!

- Ryan & Katie Petrik
"I Highly Recommend Them. 5 Stars From Us."
We Received A Good Evaluation, And The Service Was Performed In A Very Timely Manner.

- Paulette
"I was extremely impressed with the knowledge, genuine concern and personability of Brian."
I believe I can trust this newer family business.. If you Have pest problem? Schedule a meet and greet with inspection and assessment. You won't regret it.

- Cindy Hancock

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