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Spring-summer peak.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Pinch dangerous?<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">Minor only. Not venomous.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Indoor entry<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">Under doors, weep holes<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"id-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Identifying Earwigs<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"id-h\">Earwig Identification and Behaviour<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:660px;margin-top:8px\">Earwigs are immediately recognisable by the forceps-like cerci at the tail end. They are omnivores, eating both plant material and other insects. This dual role makes them a mixed presence in Brisbane gardens.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"info-grid\">\n      <div class=\"ig rv d1\">\n        <div class=\"ig-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <h3>Appearance and biology<\/h3>\n        <p>10-25mm. Flattened, reddish-brown to dark brown body with a distinctive pair of curved pincers (cerci) at the tail. Short leathery wings folded under shorter outer wings, though earwigs rarely fly. Antennae about half their body length. The common earwig in Brisbane is Forficula auricularia (European earwig), an introduced species.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ig rv d2\">\n        <div class=\"ig-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.21h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.87-.87a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <h3>Why they come indoors<\/h3>\n        <p>Earwigs are nocturnal and strongly attracted to light. In spring and summer, garden populations build in mulch and leaf litter. At night they move toward building light sources and enter through any ground-level gap: door thresholds, weep holes, and plumbing penetrations. Indoor invasions typically happen on warm, still nights when outdoor populations are active.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fact-strip rv\">\n      <div class=\"fs-hd\">The Pincer: Defensive, Not Dangerous<\/div>\n      <div class=\"fs-txt\">The cerci (tail pincers) are used defensively and in mating. An earwig caught against skin can pinch, causing brief, minor discomfort comparable to a small ant bite. There is no venom and no lasting effect. The myth that earwigs enter human ears is false; there is no evidence earwigs seek ear canals. Indoor earwigs are a nuisance pest, not a health risk.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"damage-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Garden Damage<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"damage-h\">Earwig Damage in Brisbane Gardens<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:660px;margin-top:8px\">Earwig plant damage occurs overnight, which distinguishes it from caterpillar damage. The typical damage pattern is irregular notching and holes in soft leaf margins and flower petals.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"where-grid\">\n      <div class=\"wg rv d1\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Seedlings<\/h3><p>Young vegetable and flower seedlings eaten to the ground overnight. Common loss in Brisbane spring gardens.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wg rv d2\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Soft leaf vegetables<\/h3><p>Basil, silverbeet, young lettuce, and soft-leaved herbs. Irregular notching and holes in leaves.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wg rv d3\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Flower petals<\/h3><p>Roses, dahlias, and soft-petalled flowers damaged overnight. Petals notched and ragged by morning.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wg rv d4\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Fruit surface scarring<\/h3><p>Surface scarring on strawberries, stone fruit, and soft fruit skins where earwigs feed on the outer surface.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wg rv d1\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Earwigs also eat pests<\/h3><p>Earwigs prey on aphids, mites, and other small insects. They provide some beneficial pest control in the garden alongside their plant damage.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wg rv d2\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Compost and mulch areas<\/h3><p>High earwig populations in compost heaps and thick mulch beds adjacent to the vegetable garden contribute to overnight plant damage.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"treat-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Treatment<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"treat-h\">Earwig Treatment Process<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:660px;margin-top:8px\">Treatment targets the garden population adjacent to the building and the entry points that allow indoor invasions. Reducing mulch depth near the building reduces the immediate harborage population.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"treat-steps rv\">\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-n\">1<\/div><div><h3>Perimeter barrier spray<\/h3><p>Residual insecticide applied to the full building perimeter at ground level and up the wall face. Earwigs moving toward the building at night contact the spray before reaching entry points. Applied in the late afternoon for best overnight contact. Effective 6-8 weeks.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-n\">2<\/div><div><h3>Garden bed treatment<\/h3><p>Garden beds and mulch areas within 2 metres of the building treated with residual spray or granular insecticide. Reduces the active population in the immediate harborage zone adjacent to the property.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-n\">3<\/div><div><h3>Entry-point exclusion<\/h3><p>Door sweeps fitted to external doors. Weep hole covers installed. Plumbing penetrations checked and sealed. These physical measures intercept earwigs that cross the treated perimeter before the spray kills them.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"price-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Pricing<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"price-h\">Earwig Treatment Cost Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"price-grid\">\n      <div class=\"pr rv d1\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Standard Treatment<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$180<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Perimeter barrier, garden bed spray, and exclusion advice. Standard suburban property.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr rv d2\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">General Pest Combined<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$280<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Earwigs included in a general pest treatment covering cockroaches, ants, silverfish, and spiders. Best value for ongoing protection.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">FAQ<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"faq-h\">Earwig FAQ<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq79\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Do earwigs pinch and are they dangerous?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Earwigs can pinch with their cerci if trapped against skin, causing brief minor discomfort. They are not venomous and do not transmit disease. The pinch is comparable to a small ant bite. The myth about earwigs entering ears is false. Earwigs are a nuisance pest, not a health risk.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Why do I suddenly have a lot of earwigs in my house?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Earwig indoor invasions are driven by outdoor population surges in spring and summer, combined with their attraction to indoor lighting at night. They enter through ground-level gaps including under external doors, through weep holes, and around plumbing penetrations. A sudden increase usually means a population surge in garden mulch or leaf litter adjacent to the building.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">What damage do earwigs cause in gardens?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Earwigs cause irregular holes and notching in soft plant material overnight: seedlings, young vegetable leaves, basil, flower petals, and soft fruit surfaces. Damage occurring overnight with no caterpillars visible during the day is a strong earwig indicator. Earwigs also eat aphids and other small insects, so they provide some beneficial pest control alongside the plant damage.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How much does earwig treatment cost in Brisbane?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">From $180 for a standard suburban property, including perimeter barrier spray, garden bed treatment, and exclusion advice. 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