Earwigs are capable of climbing in your ear. However, the myth that they can either live there or feed on your brain is unfounded. Earwigs don’t feed on the human brain or lay eggs in your ear canal.

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 ...

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 ...

Appearance: Flat, elongated body with slender antennae and two prominent pincers at the tip of abdomen. The males' pincers are large and curved, whereas the females' are straight. Adult earwigs are ...

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Few people are fond of earwigs, with their menacing abdominal pincers—whether they’re skittering across your floor, getting comfy in the folds of your camping tent, or minding their own business.

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 ...

You’ve likely seen those evil ant-looking insects with wicked pincers at the tip of their abdomen in your house and heard ...