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Earwig
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1 Inch In Length |
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Black, Brown, or Dark-Brown in Color |
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Forceps-like appendages at end of the abdomen Odorous Active at night - seek shelter during the day under stones - boards and debris Feeds on dead plant and animal material Earwigs, receiving their name from the urban legend that they would crawl into one's ear while sleeping, are typically up to one inch in size; they live in large numbers outdoors and are nocturnal. Earwigs are attracted to cool, damp and dark places, often entering the home by accident through small openings along windows and doors. Simple procedures can help prevent an infestation of the pest. Removing mounds of old leaves, decaying logs and other dead plant materials helps reduce the possibility of an infestation. However, making sure all entry points, doors, windows, and cracks in walls are sealed is vital since individuals often travel back and forth between inside and outside. In North America there are about 22 known species of the Earwig, worldwide the number climbs into the hundreds. Often earwigs do not make nests or colonies inside a home; instead they would most commonly travel back and forth, outside and inside the house by migrating through small openings in windows and doors. Due to the earwig's diet consisting of flowers, leaves, and other plant material, the most damage done by these pests are to the garden and landscaping. Earwigs are of no harm to human health and do not carry any diseases.
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Earwigs eat other insects and can be found in tree holes, mulch and landscape timbers. Earwigs will enter through cracks and holes on the exterior of the home. Be sure to seal any cracks and use screens on vents. |
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