Earwigs

Earwigs seem to disappear during the day but come out after dark. Here’s why they’re nocturnal and what they’re doing while you sleep.

Found a little brown bug with pincers in your home? Here’s how to identify it, what it probably is, and whether you should be concerned.

Pincers or pinchers? Find out which term is technically correct, why both are commonly used, and what they’re called on bugs like earwigs and other animals.

Heavy rain often brings earwigs indoors. Find out why storms drive them inside, how long it lasts, and what you can do to keep them out.

Earwigs don’t deserve their scary reputation. Here’s what really happens if one pinches you, whether it hurts, and why the old myths aren’t true.

Wondering why you have earwigs in or around your home? Learn the most common causes, what attracts earwigs, and how to keep them from coming back.

Earwigs don’t live nearly as long as most people think. Here’s how long they survive, from eggs to adults, and what affects their lifespan.

Earwigs keep showing up around your home? Stop them at the source with this complete step-by-step guide to controlling earwigs indoors and outside.

Baby earwigs don’t look much like most people expect. See how to identify young earwigs, where they’re found, and how they change as they grow.