Jul. 23—This story was originally published in July 2018. One of the most vilified bugs in history, the earwig has inspired truly gruesome myths and stories. But despite the insect's intimidating ...

Earwigs may enter human ears because they prefer close contact, not because they want to do you any harm. When you consider the fact human activity has wiped out so many insects that nature is ...

Besides enduring weeks of the 17-year cicada brood cacophony in 2024, we also dealt with the itch mite invasion that followed, an overabundance of earwigs in late spring and Asian lady beetle hordes ...

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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 ...

It's not just your house: there are more earwigs skittering around Wisconsin this year. Earwigs generally don't receive a lot of attention in terms of research and monitoring, so it's hard to pinpoint ...

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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.