Islanders aren't the only ones enjoying the hot, humid summer. So are earwigs. Here are a few things you need to know about the creatures. 1. The name roughly translates to ear wiggler There are ...

Islanders aren't the only ones enjoying the hot, humid summer. So are earwigs. Here are a few things you need to know about the creatures. 1. The name roughly translates to ear wiggler There are ...

STAUNTON — They’re flat and fast, once they’re discovered. Earwigs. Even the name can make your skin crawl and your ears tingle. Their namesake is a little bit of a misnomer. According to the Virginia ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Graham Thompson is a ...

The tiny common earwig seemed out of place when it wandered onto the apron of the parkade where I sleep. He was known to much prefer damp, dark, dingy crawl spaces to dry, brightly lit spans of ...

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, ...

It's not just your house: there are more earwigs skittering around Wisconsin this year. Earwigs generally don't receive a lot of attention in terms of research and monitoring, so it's hard to pinpoint ...