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Earwigs

Earwigs got their name from an old superstition that they crawl into the ears of sleeping persons and bore into their brain.  Fortunately, that doesn't happen  —  it's no more than superstitious nonsense!  Earwigs feed on leaves, flowers, fruits, fungi and aphids.  They also feed on insects, such as flies, which they capture with their pincer-like "forceps" (called cerci).  Earwigs begin invading homes and other structures in late June, and continue through July & August, and sometimes well into fall.

Earwigs are unsightly and can be serious garden pests. They have amber bodies with yellow legs, and sometimes head indoors after rains. Often called pincher bugs, they primarily eat decaying matter but do not pinch.