Controlling Earwigs

Revised: 
6/25/2010
Item number: 
A3640

Earwigs have large, pincers-like protrusions at the rear of the body, which give them an evil appearance, but they don’t harm people directly. Still, they can cause people problems by feeding on flowers and vegetables outdoors, by crawling into the home, and by congregating under well caps. Learn to identify and control these pests with this handy fact sheet.


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