British author, naturalist and biologist Dave Goulson states that earwigs do not “have great press” and that it is very unlikely that an Earwig Preservation Trust will be formed for them. Indeed, ...

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 ...

Earwigs can be a pest - and not just because of that scary old wives' tale that they will crawl into your ear and lay eggs (they won't!). However, earwigs also unfortunately eat ornamental and ...

You try your best to make your home hospitable for guests—but not the insect kind. Earwigs will seek shelter in your home—often in the bathroom, basement or kitchen, as these places offer ideal ...

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 ...

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 ...

Earwigs sleep in mulch during the day and then go to town on your leaves overnight. Statesman file I’ve heavily mulched several beds in my vegetable garden after removing weed seedlings, so weeding ...

Appearance: Flat, elongated body with slender antennae and two prominent pincers at the tip of abdomen. The males' pincers are large and curved, whereas the females' are straight. Adult earwigs are ...

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 ...

Insects are the dominant form of animal life on our planet, providing humans and wildlife with pollination, food, and recycling services but, despite concerns about population declines, little is ...

Earwigs unfurl their wings in ways that defy the rules of origami. To some, they might be no more than pesky garden insects and occasional nuisances. But upon looking more closely, their anatomy might ...