Occasional invaders
Earwigs: identification & earwig control
Also known as: pincher bugs
Earwigs hide in damp mulch and enter through ground-level gaps. Control combines perimeter treatment, mulch management and moisture correction around the foundation.
How to identify earwigs
- What it looks like
- Flattened reddish-brown insects with prominent forceps-like pincers at the rear.
- Size
- 1/4 to 1 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Mulch, under pots and stones, bathrooms, basements and door thresholds.
Signs of earwigs in your home
- Pincer bugs in tubs and sinks
- Notched holes in plant leaves
- Clusters under flower pots
Earwigs questions homeowners ask
Do earwigs crawl into your ears?
No — that is a myth. They are harmless to people, though the pincers can pinch.
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