How to Control Occasional Invaders in Nova Scotia

Earwigs, Sowbugs, Pillbugs, Centipedes, Millipedes, and Crickets often can become a problem if there numbers become too large, or if they are found inside the home.

Here are some natural methods to control them:

• Remove clutter such as debris, boards, and large flat rocks around the foundation
• Keep grass short
• Seal up gaps in the foundation, and around windows and doors
• In the home, use a dehumidifier to bring down the Relative Humidity
• Sprinkle Diatomaceous Earth around the foundation and/or along interior walls where these Occasional Invaders congregate.