Earwig. These long, glossy brown insects can be recognised by the characteristic pincers at the hind end of their body. Although they have wings, earwigs are usually reluctant to fly. Unlike most insects, a female earwig is a good mother. She lays 20-30 eggs and protects them through the winter. When they hatch, she feeds and tends the nymphs until they are able to fend for themselves.

With a simple scrap of cardboard, you can create a free trap in minutes to get rid of earwigs that are taking over your lawn and garden spaces.

Do earwigs really go into people's ears? And what on earth do they use their pincers for?

Earwigs make up the insect order Dermaptera. With about 2,000 species in 12 families, they are one of the smaller insect orders.

They don’t look like ears or wigs, so how did earwigs get their name? Find the answer (and some other facts about this pest) in this kid-friendly article on PestWorldForKids.

Earwigs are usually only a minor nuisance in the garden, but there are some natural ways to get rid of them if they bother you. The easiest way is to simply pick them off the plant when you see them, but there are also ways to trap them and homemade sprays you can use to eliminate them.

Photo about Earwig Forficula auricularia, male specimen. Image of male, amazing, dermaptera - 30415525

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