Earwigs

Earwigs are easily recognizable by their pincers (forceps harmless to humans) at the ends of their abdomen. They are dark reddish-brown, with light brown legs, and are about 5/8 inch long. In a season, females reproduce up to 20-60 eggs laid in burrows (called chambers), about two to three inches beneath the soil. Most species have one generation a year, over-wintering in the soil. Both adults and the young require moisture to live.

Earwigs are primarily nocturnal, feeding at night. They are scavengers, eating primarily dead insects and decomposing plant materials. Some earwig species are attracted to lights. During the day, earwigs will seek shelter under organic matter such as mulch, pine straw, leaf litter, and other debris. They prefer dark and damp areas like under sidewalks and stones. Earwigs can eat plants and do damage to field crops. They are found in homes and can get in through entry points like doors and windows, and by going up the foundation. Their populations build up around foundations. Earwigs produce large populations rather quickly and are often a major problem in new subdivisions. Earwigs live in habitats also harboring centipedes, sow bugs (pill bugs), and millipedes. Removing earwig habitats is very important to control all insects.

If you have earwig problems in Minnesota call us today at 651-967-7556. Our offices are located in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Oakdale & Brooklyn Park.

Arizona  Earwig Control Service Areas

• Earwig Control in Phoenix, AZ

Massachusetts Earwig Control Service Areas

• Earwig Control in Framingham, MA
• Earwig Control in Marlborough, MA
• Earwig Control Milford, MA
• Earwig Control in Shrewsbury, MA
• Earwig Control in Southborough, MA
• Earwig Control in Wellesley, MA

Michigan Earwig Control Service Areas

• Earwig Control in Commerce Charter Township, MI
• Earwig Control in Detroit, MI
• Earwig Control in Farmington Hills, MI
• Earwig Control in Milford, MI
• Earwig Control in Novi, MI
• Earwig Control in Plymouth, MI
• Earwig Control in South Lyon, MI
• Earwig Control in Wixom, MI

Minnesota Earwig Control Service Areas

• Earwig Control in Lakeview, MN
• Earwig Control in Brooklyn Park, MN
• Earwig Control in Champlin, MN
• Earwig Control in Eagan, MN
• Earwig Control in Edina, MN
• Earwig Control in Golden Valley, MN
• Earwig Control in Inver Grove Heights, MN
• Earwig Control in Minneapolis-St.Paul, MN
• Earwig Control in Oakdale, MN
• Earwig Control in Plymouth, MN
• Earwig Control in Rochester, MN
• Earwig Control in Roseville, MN
• Earwig Control in Shoreview, MN

Wisconsin Earwig Control Service Areas

• Earwig Control in Fitchburg, WI
• Earwig Control in Hudson, WI
• Earwig Control in Madison, WI
• Earwig Control in McFarland, WI
• Earwig Control in Middleton, WI
• Earwig Control in Sun Prairie, WI
• Earwig Control in Verona, WI

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