Earwigs

All of our staff is experienced in dealing with a variety of insects and other pests including carpenter ants, bees, roaches, spiders, fleas, ants, wasps, earwigs, and more. We are fully licensed in Michigan and Wisconsin. Contact us today .

Learn more about earwigs.

The most common species of earwig is Forficula auricularia, also known as the European earwig, was first reported in the United States in 1901. Earwigs are identified by their long, narrow, flattened bodies that terminate in a pair of distinct forcep-like cerci. Adults have four wings, with the membranous hind pair folded beneath a pair of short, leathery front wings that leave the dorsal surface of the abdomen exposed. Their body is shiny and reddish brown or black. Adults range from 1/4 to 1 inch in length.

Do you have earwigs in your home?

Our professional exterminators will come to your home and get rid of these unwanted creatures. Earwigs seek shelter in the fall and overwinter as adults. The pests can also damage plants and disrupt the pollination of crops like corn. The name "earwig" came from an idea that the animal would go into your ear and feed in the cranial cavity. They are actually practically harmless to humans. They can cause pain with their pinch or bite if you handle them which creates a minor skin irritation.