For the most part, the 20-plus species of earwigs in the US stay outside and out of trouble. But on occasion, there can be earwig infestations. In the garden, that means damage to seedling ...

If an earwig pinches you (usually in self-defense), it might hurt a bit but the pinchers are not venomous. Your brain and other body parts are safe. Use Earwig Traps to Get Rid of Them ...

With springtime rains upon us in Oklahoma, your backyard might be becoming the perfect environment for the dreaded earwig. Here's what to know if you've seen these bugs in your yard, or if they've ...

BOULDER COUNTY – I grew up watching ‘Star Trek’ as a child and still remember the episode that helped shape my life as an adult. Poor Mr. Chekov was attacked by an alien that looked ...

When you have gardening questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners reply to ...

According to MSUE, rolled-up damp newspapers make the perfect shelter for earwigs and can be used as traps around your home ...

Summertime brings about a few different things: hot temperatures, rainy days, and creatures that can startle. One creepy summertime crawly you could be seeing is an earwig. Here's what to know if ...

An earwig has a set of pinchers on the lower end of its body and wings that are rolled up just above its pinchers. Glen Hood, Associate Professor at Wayne State University, said earwigs can often ...

Earwigs are a type of insect, measuring about as long as a paperclip, with a set of distinct pinchers on the end of their abdomen. While there are more than 1200 species of earwig worldwide, ...