For many of us, the sight of earwigs in our homes or gardens can be unsettling. While they are generally harmless, it’s natural to want to keep them at bay. If you’re struggling with an earwig infestation, a clever hack shared by Facebook user Alicia Alexander may be just what you need.
Alicia’s solution is surprisingly simple: fill a shallow bowl with about half a cup of olive oil and place it in the affected area. The results are astonishing. After less than 24 hours, Alicia’s bowl was filled with earwigs, and by 36 hours, the number had increased significantly.
So, why does this method work? It appears that earwigs are drawn to the olive oil, crawling into the bowl but unable to escape. This clever trick takes advantage of the earwigs’ attraction to the oil, providing a simple and non-toxic solution to an earwig infestation.
If you’re tired of dealing with earwigs in your home or garden, give Alicia’s hack a try. With just a bowl and some olive oil, you may be able to say goodbye to these unwanted pests for good.
