Although earwigs are mostly harmless, they’re still not something I want to encounter in or around my home. It seems like earwigs have been on the rise this year – I’m seeing far more of them in the garden than I ever have before. If you’re noticing that earwigs seem to be lingering around your house or outdoor spaces, this simple yet effective hack may be able to help.

Facebook user Alicia Alexander explained that she got rid of a whole bunch of earwigs in her backyard by filling a shallow bowl with about half a cup of olive oil. Then, simply place the bowl outside in your garden or on your deck. After less than 24 hours, this is how many earwigs were in the bowl:

And after 36 hours, this is how many earwigs they had!
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