Earwig Information and Control: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas

Appearance
¼" to 1" pale brown wit light colored legs. There are six legs, two wings and two antennae. What makes this pest unique is the two rear forceps.
Habitat
Earwigs are nocturnal, only being active at night. This is a moisture driven pest, and most commonly found in bathrooms, crawlspaces, and around your homes' foundation in moist areas.
How do they affect me?
Earwigs are a nuisance. If you handle an earwig, it is possible that their two rear forceps will pinch you. This is not painful, as the forceps are used for defense from other pests.
What should I do?
Eliminate the moisture problem. Ensure mulch and woodchips are not in direct contact with your foundation. Encapsulate your crawlspace to reduce moisture levels. Earwigs are covered under our Home Pest Prevention Program. We mention Earwigs from time to time on our pest control blog.