How to make earwig traps
Earwigs nibbling your plants? Find out how to create a harmless earwig trap so you can move them.
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A simple straw trap, made from a plastic pot and placed on top of a cane, allows you to collect them and move them elsewhere. You can also use this method to attract earwigs to plants that you'd like them to remain on.
Discover how to make earwig traps in just three steps, below.
You Will Need
- Soft string or twine
- Bamboo cane
- Plastic pot
- Straw
Step 1
Wind some string around the upper part of the cane a few times to stop the pot slipping down once it’s balanced on top.
Step 2
Earwigs like a bit of moisture, so stuff the pot with plenty of dampened straw, and fill it well to stop it all falling out.
Step 3
Place the cane in your border. Press the pot upside down over the cane at a similar height to the flowers you want to protect.
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