Pincers at the tips of their abdomens, which are harmless to humans, make earwigs easy to identify. They are about 5/8 inch long, dark reddish-brown, and have light brown legs. Up to 20–60 eggs can be deposited by females in a season, and they are buried two–three inches beneath the soil in chambers. With one reproduction every year, the majority of species spend the winter in the soil. Moisture is necessary for both adults and children to survive.
Earwigs grow into big populations rather fast and are frequently a significant issue in newly developed subdivisions. Earwigs inhabit environments where centipedes, sow bugs (pill bugs), and millipedes are also present. Eliminating earwig habitats is crucial for controlling all insects. Call us right away if you live in Minnesota and need help with earwig issues.
