A Handy Solution for Dealing with Earwigs at Home

Although most of us can live without some creepy crawlies, we have all encountered bugs in our houses at some point.If you reside in a rural region, you are undoubtedly accustomed to insects like ants, spiders, flies, and others trying to get inside your house in the summer and beyond. These bug guests don’t disturb some people, but others don’t think they’re very welcome. In my opinion, neither spiders nor sporadic flies worry me when they weave their webs in the corners of the room. Earwigs are one insect, nevertheless, that I don’t like.

Despite their diminutive size, earwigs are not cute at all. Despite their appearance of having a painful bite or sting, they are not harmful. Even though earwigs are harmless, most people don’t want a swarm of them scuttling around their houses. I therefore found a certain trick for handling them to be quite helpful.

A shallow bowl filled with olive oil

Facebook user Alicia Alexander suggests that the best way to catch earwigs is to put a shallow dish outside on your deck or in your backyard filled with half a cup of olive oil. Earwigs are drawn to the delicious scent of olive oil, and once they enter the bowl, they cannot escape. According to Alicia, the bowl managed to gather a sizable number of earwigs in less than a day.

Please review the image below:

A shallow bowl filled with trapped earwigs (after less than 24 hours)

And the same bowl became considerably fuller after 36 hours.

A shallow bowl filled with trapped earwigs (after 36 hours)

Because earwigs are drawn to the sweetness of olive oil, you can efficiently deal with an earwig infestation in your home by using this technique!

Not to scare you, but if you find an extraordinary amount of earwigs in your house, it may be a sign that there are issues with rotting wood. Many insects are drawn to decaying wood, including earwigs, so it’s important to inspect any wooden structures you may have at home.

It’s not alarming, though, if earwigs are looking for warmer circumstances within your home. It’s quite natural, and you won’t likely feel any impact at all from their presence.

Have you heard about this easy method for eliminating earwigs? Tell us in the comments below!

Not everyone will understand.

Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship. However, when things start to feel off, it’s easy for doubts to take over. Recently, I found myself questioning my girlfriend’s behavior, and it all centered around her work schedule.

She works at a bank, which typically closes at 4:30 PM. However, she’s been coming home around 9:30 PM every night. At first, I didn’t think much of it—maybe she had extra work. But as days passed, the uneasiness grew. Was she really staying late for work, or was there something more?

I couldn’t shake off the feeling that something wasn’t right. Could she be lying? Was she seeing someone else? These thoughts kept running through my mind, making me question everything.

Jumping to Conclusions vs. Seeking the Truth

It’s human nature to assume the worst when things don’t add up. I had two choices:

  1. Let paranoia consume me and start making accusations.
  2. Communicate and seek clarity before making assumptions.

I chose the second option. Instead of letting suspicion take over, I decided to analyze the situation logically.

Understanding the Nature of Banking Jobs

One of the first things I did was research bank work schedules. Most banks do close by 4:30 PM, but that doesn’t mean employees leave at that time.

🕒 Here’s why bank employees might stay late:
✔️ Processing daily transactions and balancing accounts.
✔️ Preparing reports for the next business day.
✔️ Handling security checks and audits.
✔️ Attending meetings and training sessions.

It turns out, overtime in the banking sector isn’t uncommon, especially for those in higher positions or involved in finance management.

Could this be why my girlfriend was getting home late? It was a strong possibility.

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The Importance of Communication

Instead of silently harboring doubts, I did what any rational partner should do—I talked to her.

🔹 I casually asked, “How was work today?”
🔹 I listened carefully to what she said.
🔹 I paid attention to her body language.

Turns out, she had been staying late to complete extra tasks and wasn’t intentionally hiding anything from me. It was just work—nothing more, nothing less.

That conversation saved me from unnecessary stress, doubt, and potential damage to our relationship.

Trust in a Relationship: A Two-Way Street

Many relationships fail not because of actual betrayal, but due to lack of trust and communication. My situation made me realize that:

❤️ Jumping to conclusions can ruin a good relationship.
❤️ Communication is the only way to resolve doubts.
❤️ Trust is built over time, and small doubts can weaken it.

Imagine if I had accused her of lying without any proof. It could have caused unnecessary fights and resentment.

What I Learned from This Experience

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🔸 Doubts are normal, but how you handle them matters.
🔸 Being insecure and jumping to conclusions only leads to regret.
🔸 Giving your partner the benefit of the doubt strengthens the relationship.

Instead of letting anxiety and overthinking control me, I chose understanding and trust. And guess what? I was wrong to assume the worst.

Final Thoughts: Not Everyone Will Understand

Some people may think, “If you’re doubting her, maybe there’s a reason.” But the truth is, sometimes our own insecurities create problems that don’t exist.

If something in your relationship feels off, don’t jump to accusations—instead, talk about it.

At the end of the day, trust and communication are the real secrets to a strong relationship. Without them, even the best relationships can fall apart.

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