Double-tailed insects and earwigs: what they eat and what to be afraid of, how they reproduce, how to get rid of them in a private house, in a greenhouse, in a country house, in an apartment

How do two-tails get into the house and some useful information

Let us summarize the received material briefly:

• If you want to get rid of these pests once and for all, simply carry out preventive work throughout the house and on your site and deprive them of a favorable habitat. This process will not take much cost, effort and time.
• Doubletail bite = disease. In no case. No matter what anyone says, these insects do not pose any danger to human health. They can have the maximum impact on a person only with a bite. So you don’t have to think about any disease, much less death, here.
• Humidity in the house = life of two tails. Treat the room more often and remove high humidity.
• Seal all cracks and crevices that exist on your property and in the house.

Prevention of pest occurrence

The best measures to prevent the appearance of earwigs are to maintain cleanliness in the house, eliminating possible ways of entry into it: sealing cracks, sealing water pipes, using good insulating materials.

Domestic two-tailed birds do not like cleanliness, so cleaning with any good detergent is an excellent measure to combat uninvited guests.

Household chemicals will prevent earwigs from appearing in your home

And if insects do get into the house, a good insecticide is a good weapon.

Birds help get rid of earwigs on your property, so you should try to attract more feathered defenders: a couple of birdhouses in the country are an excellent solution.

Conclusion

Two-tailed insects are insects whose proximity cannot be called pleasant.

Not only are they potential carriers of diseases and pests of plants and garden fruits, but they also have a noticeable bite.

Although rumors about their danger to humans are greatly exaggerated, and earwigs are no worse than house flies or spiders, it is still better to protect yourself from such proximity.

What do earwigs eat?

The doubletail feeds mainly on rotten or bitten by other insects and fruits pecked by birds. She cannot always bite through the peel, so she chooses fruits with flaws

It does not ignore vegetables; it can cause damage to the harvest of tomatoes, cabbage, and peas.

This pest is omnivorous, and some of its taste preferences benefit gardeners - the earwig feeds on aphids and spider mites, but it also causes a lot of harm. It is better if it is not on the site, but you can fight aphids in other ways.

Beekeepers need to be especially attentive to the appearance of double-tailed grass on the site. The earwig loves honey and happily eats bee products.

In dry summers, flower crops also suffer from bivostok. Among the fruits, the insect prefers peaches, apricots, and black currants. It can be seen in bunches of grapes.

Habitat

The earwig is a two-tailed species that is widespread almost everywhere. Loves hard-to-reach damp habitats. But it does not like an environment that is too humid; the earwig is most active in warm weather.

Prefers the dark. Night is the time when the two-tailed insect leaves its shelter and goes in search of food. Earwigs can be called omnivores.

They eat small and sedentary insects (aphids, mites) and their larvae. They also feed on the pulp of fruits (cherries, apples, black currants, etc.), while overripe berries and fruits with burst skins are preferred by the pest, since they do not bite thick skins on their own.

With a large population, the consequences of their vital activity are also noticeable on garden crops.

Earwig on a dried leaf

They make holes in the leaves of legumes, cabbage, beets and other vegetables, eating away the greens, causing serious harm to the growth and development of plants.

They also cause damage to beekeepers. These pests are able to penetrate hives, where they happily eat honey. They are so picky in their diet that they do not disdain the remains of invertebrates.

They like to spend the winter in residential areas, entering them through cracks in the walls and cracks in the floor. They feed and reproduce near humans, which is why they are often considered domestic insects.

Description of the double tail

Double-tailed

Two-tailed animals are small arthropods from the order of cryptomaxillary hexapods. Their ancestors lived millions of years ago. Two-tailed birds live in tropical climates; out of 800 species, about 30 are found in Russia.

The body length of most species is 2–7 mm. It consists of a head capsule and an abdomen, divided into 11 segments. At the end of the abdomen there are 2 appendages (cerci). They can be long, thread-like or short, claw-like. Since two-tails do not have eyes, their functions are performed by the cerci.

The mouth is hidden in the head capsule. There are long antennae located in front of the head. On the initial segments of the abdomen there are 3 pairs of jointed limbs.

The body is bi-easted and light in color. Due to their inconspicuous coloring, small size and hidden lifestyle, they are hardly noticeable. They live in moist soil and humus, in damp fallen leaves. Life expectancy is about a year.

Reproduction and types of insects

The earwig (Dermaptera lat.) belongs to the order Leatherwings, insects with incomplete metamorphosis (no pupal stage in insects). This is a small insect about 2-3 centimeters long, brown in color. The insect got its name from its tail with two claws (toothed forceps) at the end.

The shape of the tail resembles a cosmetologist's tongs, with which women's ears were pierced. It has a pair of short wings, but flies extremely rarely. The head contains eyes, mustache and powerful jaws. The earwig is afraid of daylight and is nocturnal.

Photos of earwigs:

Reproduction

Fertilization of the two-east usually occurs in late summer.

Fertilized females overwinter in the soil in pre-prepared nests. Egg laying usually occurs in the spring, but sometimes in the fall, in which case the female overwinters in the nest along with the laid eggs.

The male is also in the same nest with the female, but rarely survives until spring.

Having laid eggs (one clutch contains from 40 to 100 eggs), the female is constantly close to the future offspring, protecting the eggs from the encroachments of uninvited guests throughout the period of their maturation until the appearance of the larvae.

Larvae differ from adults in the size of their body and the absence of wings. A gradual transformation occurs as the earwig molts until it becomes an adult insect.

Earwigs are not the only insects that can be found in our vegetable gardens and garden plots. Most of them are pests.

Representatives of earwigs

There are about one and a half thousand species of this insect all over the world.

Here are just a few of them:

1. Common earwig . Reaches 1.5-2 cm in length, has a dark brown color and highly developed muscles.
   Skillfully uses pincers, is able to capture and hold prey with them, and also defends itself like a spear. It is predominantly nocturnal, hiding during the day and foraging for food at night. The diet depends on the habitat: plant foods, wood fungi, small insects.

Common earwig

1. Coastal earwig . Distributed throughout the world and lives in a wide variety of climatic and natural zones. The type of soil is important - sandy and supersandy soils along the banks of rivers, lakes and seas, as well as in forest belts.

Coastal earwig

1. Lesser earwig .
   The smallest representative of this family. Distributed everywhere, does not exceed 6.5 mm in length. A distinctive feature is that it leads a diurnal lifestyle.

Lesser earwig

1. Asian earwig . It is distinguished by its bright color - black with yellow spots in the area of ​​the elytra.
   It has strongly curved pincers and is diurnal. As the name suggests, it lives in Asian regions. Can migrate by flying. At low speeds, the altitude of movement can be up to 100 meters, the duration of such mass flights is two weeks.

Asian earwig

1. Central Asian earwig . A species that has completely lost its wings, lives high in the mountains, in the forests of the subalpine zone.

Central Asian earwig

1. Guinea cave earwig . It differs from other species due to the specifics of its habitat. Lives in caves, where it is completely deprived of sunlight. As a result, there is practically no vision, the limbs and antennae are greatly elongated, and the pigmentation of the outer integument is very pale.
2. Arixenia . Indo-Malayan species of earwigs. They live in caves, and some subspecies are capable of parasitizing their neighbors - bats. Outwardly, they look more like a larva, the wings are completely absent, the claws are very weak, the eyesight is poor, and the body is covered with dense vegetation.
3. Hemimera . Lives in tropical Africa. This species is classified as a parasite because it lives mainly on the skin of the hamster rat. There is no vision, short limbs and no wings. A distinctive feature is that the eggs develop into larvae directly in the female’s body. Some scientists propose to separate these insects into a separate order and not consider them earwigs.

Ways to fight

Dealing with insects is not difficult. The easiest way to deal with them is to set traps. Double-tailed animals are afraid of the smell of vinegar. For prevention, it is enough to periodically treat possible habitats of earwigs with a vinegar solution. They are also afraid of the smell of garlic, wormwood, tansy and laundry soap. Forktails can also be exterminated using chemicals. Insecticides are used for these purposes.

"Phosbecide"

A powerful Swiss insecticide used to exterminate a number of insects.
The drug can only be used to combat insects in nature. The product has class 2 toxicity. When treating premises with Fosbecid, there is a risk of human poisoning. The product does not evaporate well. The product is available in ampoules.

Before use, 1 ampoule is diluted with 0.5 liters of water. When fighting insects in nature, the solution is sprayed on the soil. This should be done in dry and windless weather. The best time to till the soil is morning or evening 20 days before harvest.

Advantages:

• quick effect;
• long period of validity.

Flaws:

harmful to bees and fish; cannot be used indoors; When working, precautions must be taken.

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"Karbofos"

A powerful insecticide is effective in combating adult insects and their larvae, but is useless for destroying eggs laid by insects. The main component of the drug is malathion.

This is a very toxic substance that can cause human poisoning. The drug has been known since Soviet times and is available in the form of powder, liquid and aerosol. The volatility of the drug increases with increasing air temperature.

It is better to use aerosols for treating rooms. Work is carried out with windows and doors closed. You can enter rooms after treating them with karbofos only after thoroughly ventilating them.

Karbofos powder is poorly soluble in water. To dissolve it, use organic solvents or soap solutions. They are used to water insect-infested soil.

Advantages:

• high efficiency;
• affordable price;
• speed of action.

Flaw:

high degree of toxicity.

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"Tarax"

An effective drug with increased toxicity. Available in the form of a concentrate. Can be used to control cockroaches and other insects. When sprayed, the product forms a film that covers the surface to be treated. When insects fall on it, they die.

After treating the premises, you can enter them only after thorough ventilation and wet cleaning. Prepare a working solution from 200 ml of water and 1 g of substance. Spray it with a spray bottle only in those places where the two-tails are supposed to be located.

Advantages:

• fast action;
• high efficiency;
• availability.

The main disadvantage is the high degree of toxicity, which poses a danger to humans and animals.

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"Anti-bug"

The drug is intended to combat wood-boring beetles, but can also be used to combat double-tailed beetles. The product can be used indoors and outdoors.

Manufacturers produce the drug in the form of ready-to-use liquid and powder. The latter is used to bait insects in the form of a solution, which is applied to surfaces using a sprayer. Prepare a solution from the drug with water in a ratio of 1:4.

Advantages:

• versatility;
• efficiency;
• affordable price;
• environmental Safety.

Disadvantage: precautions must be taken when spraying the drug. Review. Review

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"Raptor"

A universal product designed to combat various types of insects. Available in aerosol form. Acts as a barrier. After spraying, it creates a halo, under which insects die. Convenient for fighting insects living in hard-to-reach places (behind cabinets, under baseboards).

Advantages:

• versatility of use;
• convenient release form;
• efficiency;
• low cost.

Flaw:

the need to take precautions when spraying the drug. Review. Review

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External signs

The two-tailed insect is an insect whose size varies from 0.5 to 7 cm. However, smaller individuals are more common. Despite its name, it does not have a tail, as such. There are only pincer-shaped chitinous processes - cerci. Their thickness varies depending on the type of insect. The larger the earwig, the denser the shoots. In males they look more like claws.

Males have curved "pincers" towards the center, while females have straight "arms".

The function of the eyes is performed by the mustache. They are sensitive, which allows the double-tail to move. The size of the mustache often corresponds to half the length of the body. The insect has no eyes. The double-tailed cerci allow them to capture prey and defend themselves if danger threatens. People don't often see earwigs because they crawl out at night and they live in hidden areas with high humidity levels.

How to get rid of Double-East in the house?

Before using any strong commercial remedy for Dvostok, it is recommended to try to get rid of them using folk methods. If all else fails, then the chemical industry is replete with drugs that help in getting rid of Double-East once and for all.

Preparations from Dvuhostok

Preparations for Two-East:

• Aerosol "Dichlorvos". This remedy is old and proven by more than one generation. Allows you to fight different types of parasites, including actively acting against Two-tails. Among the disadvantages, there is a strong odor that will take a long time to dissipate (after treatment, you will need to leave the room for five hours, then collect dead insects and ventilate the room). But, the cost of this drug is minimal.
• Antibug solution. This solution is excellent for treating wooden surfaces. You can spray it or apply it with a brush. The cost of the product is average, but you can treat the veranda of a private house or other wooden areas with it quickly and easily, without causing damage to the tree itself.
• Chalk "Mashenka". This is one of the most effective remedies that helps you get rid of Double-East quickly and without problems. The price is minimal, the chalk has no smell, and is harmless to people and pets.
• Aerosol "Raptor". According to the processing method, it resembles the first drug, but does not have such a strong unpleasant odor.

From Dvvostok you can use any insecticide that is suitable against large insects

But it is important to read the instructions carefully and be sure to comply with all safety requirements before processing.

Folk methods of dealing with Double-tails

To get rid of Double-East in a private home, you can use proven folk methods. It is best to try at least a couple of improvised means to get rid of parasites before you start spraying with chemicals.

Wet trap

You should soak rags or newspaper sheets in plain water and place them around the house in a crumpled form. Parasites will be attracted by dampness within a couple of hours and crawl into the trap. Then they need to be scalded with boiling water and thrown outside the apartment.

Onion and garlic solution

An excellent folk remedy for preparing it, you need to cut or grate 50 grams of fresh onion and garlic. Then mix the spices and pour a little boiling water. Leave the solution for a day in a dark place. After this, all corners in the house, baseboards and wall joints are treated with the solution. The smell of onions and garlic is unpleasant for these parasites; it should force them to move out of their homes and look for more comfortable living conditions. To prevent the parasites from returning, such treatment should be carried out as a preventive measure once every ten days.

Boric acid

In its pure form, boric acid is dangerous not only for Two-West, but also for people. However, by mixing 50 grams of boric acid with the yolk you can prepare poisonous balls. When they are dry, you should place them in those places where parasites appear most often.

Herbal infusions

You can brew wormwood, tansy, and yarrow in equal parts. These herbs have a strong odor that parasites do not like. Add a little powder or dishwashing detergent to the infusion and use it to wash the floors and walls, cracks and corners.

Spiders

Not the easiest way, but it helps get rid of Double-East. The fact is that spiders are the natural enemies of the parasites in question.

Natural enemies

The two-easted bird has many enemies in nature. Birds readily peck at them - perhaps this is one of the reasons why these creatures are nocturnal. But danger awaits them in the soil too. Shrews and moles willingly feast on two-tailed fish and destroy their clutches.

These creatures are also destroyed by soil insects, for example mole crickets. The predatory larvae of many beetles also destroy two-easted beetles. But these creatures deftly avoid natural enemies, as they quickly move between particles of the earth thanks to three pairs of short but strong legs.

Two-tailed fish can exhibit cannibalism, eating small fellows of their own or other species. This is especially true for predatory representatives of the order.

How to get rid of double-east

These insects are afraid of unpleasant odors, spiders, heat, and high temperatures.

House spiders have long adapted to life in human homes.

Chemical insect control agents:

aerosol (Dichlorvos, Combat, Tarax, Kwik-byte, Pure lov);

pros: affordable price, high probability of impact;

disadvantages: paralyzing effect, they then come to life if they are not collected and destroyed, only affects adults.

powders, crayons, gels (Mashenka, dust, Phenaxin, Tiuram):

advantages: low cost, minimal consumption over a large area, long-term exposure to two-way;

cons: not the best effectiveness, high percentage of possible drug poisoning by pets and small children.

sulfur checkers:

pros: 100% action;

cons: suitable only for summer cottages and garden plots, requires careful preparation.

fumigator Raptor:

advantages: high efficiency, simplicity and accessibility;

disadvantages: suitable for a small area, causes dizziness and nausea, requires subsequent thorough cleaning, does not affect the offspring of insects.

specialized disinfectants (AntiZhuk, Fitoverm, Karbofos, Intavir, Bankol, Clean House);

advantages: high efficiency, ability to process plants;

disadvantages: requires long-term ventilation and high-quality cleaning, dangerous to human health if used incorrectly.

Folk remedies:

• Herbs with a pungent odor (tansy, St. John's wort, mint, wormwood, yarrow) can help get rid of bivostok in the house by brewing and treating crevices and cracks with the prepared solution. Remember! Scented herbs take a long time to dissipate and can cause headaches.
• Traps (wet rags, damp newspapers, a small container greased with vegetable oil, a box with slots filled with garbage). Such devices are left overnight, the two-tails get into them at night, and get rid of them in the morning.
• Boiling water. Pour boiling water over homemade traps in the morning; insects cannot tolerate high temperatures.
• Onions and garlic repel parasites. You need to grind it to a paste consistency, add hot water.
• Baits with boric acid (laying boiled chicken egg yolks with boric acid in the favorite habitats of insects. Proportion for preparation: 1 yolk and 50 g of boric acid).
• Horseradish. You need to finely grate the root crop and place odorous baits to repel parasites.
• Petroleum-based liquids (gasoline, kerosene), concentrated bleach solution.
• Laundry soap. Use a spray bottle to spray the areas of occurrence with a highly concentrated solution. Finely grated soap can be added to herbal infusions to improve consistency.
• Balm “Star”. The pungent smell will scare away two-easters. You can use it to treat furniture legs.
• Vacuum cleaner (vacuum regularly in areas of accumulation, discarding disposable bags afterwards).

Preventive actions

To prevent a house or apartment from becoming attractive to pests, you need to perform simple prevention of their occurrence:

• promptly detect and repair sewer and water supply leaks;
• seal cracks in the foundation of a private house;
• seal window frames and doors;
• in the summer, install mosquito nets on open windows;
• use plastic containers for seedlings or thoroughly treat wooden ones with poisons before bringing them into the house;
• Disinfect the soil for indoor flowers and seedlings by steaming.

Insecticides

Chemical means allow you to get rid of double-tailed insects; they are quite effective and can destroy colonies of unpleasant neighbors.

• An old proven remedy - "Dichlorvos" - is a recognized fighter against insects in the house, but its disadvantage is a strong odor and high toxicity to humans. When spraying an aerosol, you must use respiratory protection, leave the room for several hours, and then ventilate well.
• Raptor is also an aerosol, although its smell is more pleasant compared to the previous drug, this does not make it less toxic, so protective measures should not be excluded either. Sprayed in close proximity to places where insects live.
• The Anti-Bug solution is designed for wooden surfaces; it is an ideal option for the veranda of a private house; it can also be used to treat baseboards in an apartment. Available in the form of liquids that are applied by brush or spray.
• Chalks are effective in the fight against any domestic insects; it is enough to draw stripes in the path of the two-east and they will die. This insecticide is inexpensive and relatively harmless to animals and humans.
• Some people use fly repellent tablets, inserting them into the fumigator; their effect also extends to the two-tailed fumigator.
• An effective remedy is Thiuram powder, it crumbles in small quantities, after tasting it, the two-tailed worm dies.

House scolopendra - methods of disposal, consequences of a bite

However, in the fight against double-tailed insects, any drug created to kill insects is suitable; here it is important to strictly follow the instructions and protect yourself from poisons entering the body

First aid

First aid for a bite consists of antiseptic treatment and taking antihistamines. But what to do if two-tailed insects get into the auricle? Then a proven method will help: lean towards your ear, tug on the earlobe and wait for the uninvited guest to fall out. If the earwig is not deep enough, it will fall out easily. It's worse when the insect gets stuck in the ear. You will have to use the help of doctors. If a double-tail has gotten into your ear, your otolaryngologist will remove it using a suction device and treat the bite.

Elimination of two-way house

Two-tailed birds get into human habitation quite easily. You can bring them into your home along with fruits, flowers and vegetables. To eliminate double east at home, you can purchase several store-bought drugs, use your grandmother’s methods or so-called folk remedies.

The simplest and most effective modern remedy that helps get rid of annoying insects is cockroach chalk. Although it is written on the packaging that it fights only one type of insect, the time-tested product has been used more than once in the fight against other pests. Just treat those surfaces of the house through which the two-tails can get into it. These are, of course, thresholds, baseboards, window sills and corners. After such an action, the annoying insects will leave their homes once and for all.

If you want to use some kind of sprayer, then ordinary dichlorvos will be an excellent assistant in the fight for space. There are also many concentrated analogues on sale. Treatment should begin in the basement. And then start moving from one room to another. If you plan to treat your home, make sure that children and pets do not inhale the toxic product. And after finishing spraying, leave the house yourself for at least 3 hours.

Among the proven and effective folk methods is spraying the room with a decoction of onions and garlic. To do this, you need to take and finely chop 100 grams of onions and the same amount of garlic. Pour the resulting mass into ½ liter of hot water and leave for a day. After that, spray the floor and walls with the prepared solution. After such a procedure, two-tailed birds will definitely leave their home because they do not like strong odors. But, as a preventative measure, spraying should be repeated weekly. In the winter season, this procedure should not be done, as the insects go into hibernation. This is the safest and most environmentally friendly way to control pests. When using it, do not be afraid of getting this drug on food, water or clothing.

Also, in the fight against “domestic” insects, “Bourne balls” have gained enormous popularity. They contain boric acid. And since acid in its pure form is dangerous for all living things, balls are made from them using one yolk and 50 grams of acid. Mix the two ingredients and roll into small balls. Allow them to dry and place them in places where insects appear. After eating such a treat, two-tailed fish die. Herbal infusions are made from herbs that have a pungent odor. Tansy flowers, wormwood, St. John's wort or yarrow are perfect for these purposes. You can take fresh plants or dried ones. Make a regular infusion on them and put a little washing or detergent. Coat all corners and joints with the resulting solution.

Further, no matter how unusual it may sound, spiders are used to eliminate double-tails. As they say, you have to choose the lesser of two evils. It is the spiders, placing their insidious webs throughout the house, that will help get rid of double-easted. They really love to eat these insects for lunch. If all the mentioned means and methods do not bring the desired result, then you should definitely seek help from a special sanitary service. Its employees will effectively and efficiently destroy pests.

Benefit or harm?

Earwigs are omnivores. They can eat plant foods: foliage, fruits, flowers. As a result, farmland suffers, as these insects attack vegetable crops and house plants. This leads to a decrease in yield and even death of plantings. If two-tailed insects enter the territory of human habitation, the wallpaper will suffer, as they eat wallpaper glue.

Earwigs also feed on molds and insects. By the way, this feature has a positive effect on the condition of housing and the garden, since two-tailed plants destroy pests and parasites. At the same time, the condition of agricultural crops improves. In domestic conditions, these insects feed on any food, but still prefer fruits. If necessary, double tails can even be stored in the refrigerator or bread bin.

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Why is it dangerous for humans?

The nimble insects hunt at night, often crawling out unexpectedly from secluded places, and if accidentally touched by the double-tailed insect, it bites (pinches the finger). The sensations are not pleasant. Adults often do not feel the bites, but a child may be scared.

For children or allergy sufferers, damage to the skin from double-tailed bites can provoke a negative reaction from the body. The danger of earwigs for humans is the risk of developing allergies and infection entering the wound when scratching the affected area.

How to deal with earwig bites:

• do not panic: the double-tailed fish is truly dangerous only for those who serve as food for it;
• wipe the painful area with alcohol or vinegar;
• to prevent allergic reactions, take any antihistamine (Cetrin, Suprastin, Diazolin, Claritin) or lubricate the bite area with Fenistil-gel;
• cover the bitten area with a clean handkerchief or wear soft fabric with long sleeves. Do not seal the wound to avoid the “greenhouse effect” in the affected area;
• After disinfection and taking anti-allergy pills, the risk of side effects is almost zero.

Bite symptoms

After being bitten by a double tail, painful sensations occur. The insect most often bites people on the limbs, but can grab the face, ear, and neck. The insect's cerci pinch the skin, causing irritation and redness. Without knowing what a double-tailed bite looks like, you can confuse it with a mosquito. In this case, the symptoms and signs of a forktail attack are:

• itching, swelling, redness;
• paired wounds;
• blisters filled with fluid.

Doubletail bites do not always look like typical wounds. If an infection occurs at the time of the puncture, accompanying symptoms characteristic of the inflammatory process appear.

Popular means

You can get rid of bivostok at home using various folk remedies. The most common methods for combating double-tailed insects are:

Wet trap. You need to take individual pieces of fabric or newspaper, lightly wet them and lay them crumpled up throughout the house. After 3-4 hours, the parasites will begin to crawl towards the traps, as they are attracted by dampness. After the twotails fall into the traps, the parasites must be doused with boiled water and thrown away. Garlic-onion solution. In order to quickly get rid of unwanted “guests” in a private house or apartment, you can independently prepare a solution based on onions and garlic. It is enough to take only 50 g of ingredients, finely chop them or grate them and mix them together. After this, pour a small amount of boiling water over the pulp. Leave the resulting mass in a dark place for a day. The most inaccessible places should be treated with this preparation against earwigs: all corners in the room, as well as baseboards and wall joints. Two-tailed fish will very quickly disappear from such a room, as they are very afraid of garlic and onion smells. In order to avoid the reappearance of parasites, after ventilating the room, the procedure should be repeated a week later. Bourne Balls. The main component of this drug is boric acid. In its pure form, it poses a danger not only to forktails, but also to humans. Therefore, it must be mixed with other components. For example, specially prepared balls made from 50 g of acid and one egg yolk will help get rid of parasites. After the balls have dried, they should be placed throughout the house, especially in places where insects appear more often. Infusions made from herbs. For the infusion, you will need to take several varieties of pre-dried herbs. Wormwood, tansy and yarrow are perfect for this; they need to be crushed and mixed in equal quantities (2 tbsp.), pour in a liter of water. This decoction can be prepared without yarrow, only based on wormwood and tansy. To do this, add 2 tbsp to 1 liter of water. l. crushed herbs, mix everything, and then wash the floors in the house with the resulting solution. Additionally, you can treat walls and window sills, places with high humidity, as well as all wall joints, corners, cracks and all kinds of crevices. For better results, you can add washing powder or detergent to the infusion. Vinegar. A regular canteen (9%) will do. It is necessary to moisten a cloth with vinegar and coat all possible places where pests appear. Vinegar itself is not capable of killing insects, but the unpleasant smell will repel them. It is recommended to treat flower pots with vinegar, since two-tailed plants often settle there due to high humidity

Particular attention should be paid to places in the bathroom and toilet (under the sink). Spiders. The fact is that large hairy spiders help fight double-tailed spiders by eating them

Therefore, you don’t have to remove the cobwebs in the corners. You can also purchase a spider at a specialty store.

When using the above methods, you should not expect the insects to disappear overnight. The procedure must be repeated after a few days. And even after the disappearance of the two-wort, it is recommended to carry out general cleaning once a month, adding an infusion of herbs to the water for washing floors and walls for preventive purposes.