Earwigs are beneficial insects that primarily consume dead plants and other insects, contributing to garden cleanliness. While earwigs can cause minor plant damage, their benefits generally outweigh ...

British author, naturalist and biologist Dave Goulson states that earwigs do not “have great press” and that it is very unlikely that an Earwig Preservation Trust will be formed for them. Indeed, ...

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Earwigs are common pests in California gardens. Although earwigs are not dangerous or poisonous, these little critters are not easy to control. A number of commercial baits, traps and sprays are ...