Earwigs are found on all continents except Antarctica. Earwigs are mostly nocturnal and often hide in small, moist crevices during the day, and are active at night, feeding on a wide variety of insects and …

Oct 2, 2025 · Earwigs (pincher bugs) can damage your garden. Learn how to identify them, spot damage, control infestations, and prevent them from coming back.

May 1, 2025 · Here's how to recognize, trap and remove earwigs in the garden. Get expert tips to get rid of these odd-looking insects.

Sep 1, 2024 · Earwigs are scavengers that come out at night to eat decaying organic rubbish, plus grass, plants, flowers, berries, shrubs, moss, and other insects -- dead or alive -- such as caterpillars …

Oct 19, 2025 · Earwigs get their name from an old European myth that claims they crawl into people's ears while they sleep, causing fever and insanity. Other versions of the myth suggest they lay eggs …

Aug 28, 2025 · Our experts detail several options for eliminating earwigs around your home and garden, as well as how to prevent their return.

Jul 20, 2025 · With over 2,000 species worldwide, earwigs vary in size, color, behavior, and habitat. In this guide, we’ll explore 10 of the most common types of earwigs found across the globe. For each …

Sep 16, 2025 · Earwigs are nocturnal insects that constitute the order Dermaptera. They are easily recognized by their elongated brownish bodies and a distinctive pair of forcep-like pincers at the tip …

Apr 8, 2025 · Earwigs are fascinating and often misunderstood insects. With their sharp pincers and nocturnal habits, earwigs often spark curiosity and unease in equal measure. Despite their …

Earwigs are outdoor insects usually found in damp areas, such as under mulch, dead leaves, logs, and piles of firewood, boards, stones and other debris or in rotted wood where they feed on moist, …