For 2,000 years, the earwig has carried one of nature's most unsettling reputations, and the truth about what this creature ...

Earwigs look scary but are harmless. Learn how to seal your home against these pests and manage tree leaf blotch.

Earwigs are seemingly everywhere in the Gem State during the summer. Despite their name and long pincers, they’re not scary — ...

Earwigs may enter human ears because they prefer close contact, not because they want to do you any harm. When you consider the fact human activity has wiped out so many insects that nature is ...

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 ...

If you're waking up to holes in your vegetable and flower leaves, it could be due to earwigs. Luckily, you can deter these ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. If you’ve noticed more damage than usual to bean seedlings, lettuce or ...

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 ...

Besides enduring weeks of the 17-year cicada brood cacophony in 2024, we also dealt with the itch mite invasion that followed, an overabundance of earwigs in late spring and Asian lady beetle hordes ...

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 you ...

Few people are fond of earwigs, with their menacing abdominal pincers—whether they’re skittering across your floor, getting comfy in the folds of your camping tent or minding their own business.