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Forficula auricularia
Incomplete metamorphosis: egg to nymph to adult. Females display unusual maternal care, guarding eggs through winter and tending nymphs until their first molt.
Omnivorous scavengers feeding on decaying plant matter, aphids, mites, and soft plant tissues. Can damage garden flowers and vegetables.
Congregate in dark, moist areas such as under rocks, logs, mulch, and debris. Females overwinter in burrows with their eggs. They do not nest indoors but seek shelter during hot, dry weather.
Finding earwigs in basements, bathrooms, or kitchens, especially during hot, dry weather. They seek cool, damp areas.
Irregular holes in leaves, flowers, and soft fruits. Damage often appears overnight as earwigs are nocturnal.
Large numbers found under flowerpots, doormats, rocks, and mulch during daytime.
Commonly found in window wells, around leaky faucets, and in damp basement corners.
Established across southern Canada from British Columbia to the Maritime provinces. Originally from Europe, introduced to North America in the early 20th century.
Active May through October. Indoor migration peaks during late summer heat and drought. Adults overwinter in soil.
Exterior perimeter treatments create a barrier preventing earwigs from entering. Technicians also identify and address moisture issues and entry points. Indoor treatments are rarely needed when exterior control is effective.
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