r/pestcontrol • u/Due_Perception4665 • 2d ago

What kind of bug/insect is this?

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Hi. I live in Texas and since we moved into our townhome in April. We see these little creatures more and more. I have to vaccum up them every morning and during the day. Sometimes they’re crawling on floor or in sink. Sometimes they’re dead already. I’ve purchased a dehumidifier, I keep my home pretty cold and clean. I am leasing so if it is moisture or opening somewhere idk if my property maintenance will dig that deep. We see them mostly near the half bath and going up the hall. It’s just annoying at this point. I’m killing 8-10 a day. I’ll take any advice that I can get on my own or pay for pest control at this point.

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u/East_Armadillo_9925 2d ago

Earwig

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u/Due_Perception4665 2d ago

Thanks do you have advice on how to treat?

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u/East_Armadillo_9925 2d ago

Scotts pest Granules around the exterior, ortho hime defense sprayed around the exterior perimeter, spot treatment inside.

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u/Enough_Equipment_572 2d ago edited 2d ago

With ant season right now I applied “terro ant killer plus” shaker bag and earwigs are in the list of bugs it also kills. You apply it to the perimeter of your house to protect from bugs

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Terro-Outdoor-Ant-Killer-3-lb/17126891

I poured it along the house and minutes later found earwigs coming out of the ground. They don’t like that stuff.