Earwig

These slender red-brown insects with elongated, flattened bodies are distinguished by a pair of sharp pincers at the tail end, which they use for capturing prey and mating. These insects all love dark damp areas. Primarily night feeders, the earwig is considered to be an insect pest when it feeds on soft plant shoots, fruit and eats small holes in the leaves of plants and flowers. It can be particularly damaging to seedlings. Earwigs get their name from an old rumor that they crawl into the ears of a sleeping people and infest the brain. They may look menacing in appearance, however they are harmless to man. Earwigs will occasionally enter your business or home, their presence is not intentional and they will not infest or reproduce indoors. Sniper Services can rid your garden or landscape from this pest, email us to schedule an appointment.