Earwigs are common in gardens throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Despite their large pincers, these are harmless little insects that feed mostly on decaying plants. Infestations indoors are rare, and they can be kept under control with regular maintenance. There are a variety of pest control products available to target earwigs and many strategies that…
Earwigs have a creepy name and a scary set of pincers, but they do not crawl into people’s ears. This is a centuries-old misconception. Earwigs are omnivorous little insects that feed mostly on decaying plants, hiding under moist piles of leaves and within the mulch of garden beds. They mostly keep to themselves and have…
Earwig infestations are rare, but they can be difficult to manage. Earwigs are semi-social creatures that will signal to each other when an area is safe, so if you have spotted one earwig on your property, it is likely that there are several more nearby. These are troublesome pests, but there are some natural methods…
Earwigs are not poisonous, nor do they get into people’s ears. The pincers that earwigs have on their abdomens make them look intimidating, but these are harmless bugs. Earwigs keep to themselves and may only pinch the skin when they are handled closely and feel threatened. If there is an alarming amount of earwig activity…
Earwigs are usually spotted outdoors, which makes them all the more disturbing inside the house. They are harmless to humans, but their pincers and creepy demeanour are terrifying to most people. These are pesky little bugs that can be difficult to get rid of. However, they can be removed with the right approach and kept…
Spotting an earwig in the home can be quite unsettling. This is a creepy, unusual bug that does not belong indoors. In many cases, earwigs have accidentally found their way indoors and require professional removal. These are hardy insects that will attract more earwigs into the home and multiply if conditions are correct. Thankfully, you…