Earwigs, though harmless, can be unwelcome pests in rural homes during summer. If you’re looking for a simple way to manage them, try this clever hack:

Olive Oil Trap: Fill a shallow bowl with half a cup of olive oil and place it outside. Earwigs are drawn to the oil but can’t escape once inside. This method, shared by Facebook user Alicia Alexander, reportedly trapped many earwigs in under 24 hours.

While earwig infestations might hint at issues like rotting wood, their presence isn’t harmful. This easy trick is an effective way to keep them in check.