Business hours
- Monday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
- Tuesday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
- Wednesday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
- Thursday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
- Friday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
- Saturday [10 a.m. - 4 p.m.]
- Sunday [10 a.m. - 4 p.m.]
Insects we treat
Earwig Extermination
You find them in the sink, under flower pots, in the bathroom. Every evening, there are more. And those pincers on the back aren't reassuring.
Good news first: earwigs do NOT crawl into your ears. That's a complete myth. Bad news: an earwig invasion in your home is uncomfortable, persistent and hard to control without professional intervention.
Why earwigs invade your home
The European earwig is a nocturnal insect that thrives in humidity and darkness. It normally lives outdoors — under stones, mulch and boards. But when outdoor conditions become too dry or too hot, it migrates indoors through foundation cracks, door frames and poorly sealed openings. Peak invasion period: late summer and fall in the Outaouais.
Our approach
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Inspection
Identifying entry points and sources of attraction (moisture, organic matter, exterior lighting).
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Perimeter treatment
Residual products applied around foundations, door thresholds and windows. This is the barrier that prevents entry.
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Interior treatment
If the invasion is already inside, targeted treatment of concentration areas (basement, bathroom, kitchen).
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Environmental prevention
Advice on reducing moisture around foundations: moving mulch away, improving drainage, reducing exterior lighting (which attracts the insects earwigs feed on).
Frequently asked questions
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Are earwigs dangerous?
No. Despite their cerci (the "pincers"), they don't sting and don't transmit diseases. They can pinch if handled, but it's not significantly painful. They're a nuisance pest, not a dangerous one.
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Why are there so many this year?
Populations vary with weather conditions. A wet spring followed by a dry summer creates perfect conditions for a massive migration indoors.
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Do homemade traps work?
Damp newspaper traps or vegetable oil traps catch individuals, but they don't control an established population. For an invasion, a professional perimeter treatment is far more effective.
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Do I need treatment every year?
For exposed properties (near wooded areas, with mulch against foundations, high humidity), an annual preventive treatment in early summer prevents fall invasions.
Service areas
Service areas
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Outaouais
Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham, Chelsea, Wakefield
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Ottawa and area
Bilingual service across the river
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Laurentians
MRC Antoine-Labelle, Mont-Laurier, Rivière-Rouge, cottages and forested properties
An earwig invasion can be controlled — with the right approach.
Free estimate. Perimeter treatment. Lasting prevention.