Two nuisance pests are especially familiar to Utah County homeowners. Earwigs thrive in watered lawns, flower beds, and mulch, then wander indoors through door gaps and basement windows. Box elder bugs gather by the hundreds on warm south- and west-facing walls each fall, looking for cracks to spend the winter in.
Neither is dangerous, but both are a real nuisance. We time perimeter treatments to when these pests are active and help you reduce the moisture and harborage that keep them coming back.
Signs you may need earwigs & box elder bugs help
- Earwigs under doormats, pots, and in bathroom drains
- Chewed leaves and flower petals in the garden
- Black-and-red bugs clustering on sunny siding in fall
- Box elder bugs on windows indoors on warm winter days
How we handle earwigs & box elder bugs
- Inspect moisture and harborage areas
- Treat the foundation, beds, and entry points
- Fall treatment of sunny walls where box elder bugs gather
- Sealing and moisture recommendations
When to expect them in Utah County
Earwigs peak in early-to-mid summer; box elder bugs gather on homes from about September into October.
Prevention tips from our team
- Water early in the day so beds dry out by evening
- Pull mulch back from the foundation
- Seal gaps around windows, siding, and fascia before fall
- Vacuum (don’t squash) box elder bugs indoors to avoid stains
Family & pet safety: Treatments go where these pests live — foundations, beds, and walls — not across your living spaces.