Does this product kill earwigs? Can you apply before it rains to water it in?

Thank you for your question on using Ortho Bugclear Lawn Insect Killer. You can use Ortho Bugclear Lawn Insect Killer to control Earwigs for 3 months when applied at the highest rate. For best results, apply Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer to a dry lawn, then water the treated area immediately. If your soil is dry, we recommend that you water the lawn a day or two before applying.