According to Alicia, filling a shallow bowl with half a cup of olive oil, then placing said bowl in your backyard or on your deck, is the perfect way to trap earwigs.

The below picture reportedly shows how many earwigs Alicia had managed to accumulate after less than 24 hours:

And here’s that same bowl after 36 hours…

Earwigs are apparently attracted to the sweetness of the olive oil, but once they climb into the bowl, they’re unable to clamber out again. If you’re living with an earwig infestation, this could prove the ideal solution!

What they mean

Far be it from us to put you in a state of panic, but the presence of unusual amounts of earwigs in your home could indicate problems with rotting wood. Earwigs are among the plethora of insects that are attracted to wood rot, so be sure to check any wooden structures you have at home.

That said, earwigs seeking warmer conditions inside your house isn’t anything to be alarmed about. It’s completely normal, and their presence is highly unlikely to affect you in any way.

Did you know about this simple hack to get rid of earwigs? Let us know in the comments.