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Faiza Saqib

How to Get Rid of Earwigs — Expert Advice to Keep These Bugs Out of Your Home and Yard

Two adult earwigs, forficula spp., nibbling on grass seeds.

There is a common misconception that earwigs can travel into your ear and shamelessly lay their eggs — fortunately, that's just a myth. However that doesn't mean you want your yard to be overrun by them. So just how do you get rid of earwigs?

In fact, earwigs are generally considered to be beneficial garden insects (most of the time) as they like to nibble on other plant-eating pests such as aphids, but they can end up damaging your much loved plants.

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