Earwigs

Earwigs are insects of the order Dermaptera; they are easily recognized by a conspicuous pair of hooks or forceps at the end of the abdomen. They have chewing mouth parts and the tarsi are three-segmented. Earwigs have gradual metamorphosis; females guard young nymphs until they are able to take care of themselves.

European Earwig (Forficula auricularia): Adults are dark reddish-brown, hard, around 4/5 inch long, and have a pair of forceps at the tip of the abdomen. Nymphs look like adults except they are smaller. Adults feed on leaves, blossoms, and ripening fruit, while nymphs feed on leaves and other tender plant parts.

European earwigs are difficult to control. They can build up populations to the point where they are nuisance pests by their very presence. Although somewhat beneficial as scavengers, they can be pests in gardens and very bothersome in large numbers. Removal of hiding places (piles of old boards, debris, sealing of cracks in wood structures, stone walls, etc.) and feeding areas (compost bins, decaying vegetable or animal matter, garbage) can help alleviate the problem. Spot spraying with a recommended pesticide can also be beneficial.

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You can also use Generic brand Bifen and save money. It has the same ingredient as Talstar One.

Demon WP
This is a low-odor cypermethrin insecticide that works on virtually all pests. It is a wettable powder, which means that it is a powder that you mix with water. This gives a much better residual than liquid concentrates. Mix two premeasured packets with a gallon of water.

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