While earwigs aren’t harmful to humans, no one wants them crawling around their homes or gardens.

Recently, many people have reported an increase in earwig sightings — I’ve even noticed more of them in my own garden this year than ever before.

If you’re seeing them frequently, especially near your home, it might be time to take some action.

A Simple and Effective DIY Trap

A Facebook user named Alicia Alexander shared an easy and surprisingly effective way to get rid of earwigs in her backyard. She poured about half a cup of olive oil into a shallow bowl and placed it outside on her deck.

Within 24 hours, the bowl had trapped an impressive number of earwigs — and after 36 hours, even more had been caught.