Earwigs are also called pincher bugs, and they prefer to party on decaying plants. At a specific time of the year, earwigs can attack your home. Earwigs are given their nickname due to their pincers placed on the abdomen’s hind end. These bugs are typically not dangerous, but if they get the chance to bite you, then it can hurt. The earwig uses their pincers to catch prey, catch their potential mate, and spar with other earwigs. Earwigs get attracted by dampness and decomposing vegetation.Â
These bugs are active at night and can be found in cracks, under logs, flower beds, rocks, and mulch. There is a myth about earwigs that they got their name because they like to crawl into people’s ears while sleeping. If you happen to see multiple earwigs in your house, there are a few simple tricks you try to get them out!Â
