Earwigs can lead to much frustration because they love to destroy your indoor plants or garden. They can grow to an inch and a half in length and have two big pinchers sticking out of their abdomen. Creepy looking pests as they are, they do not sting or bite and there is no poison or venom in their pinchers. Their name comes from the old myth that these bugs would crawl into your ear when you are sleeping and lay eggs inside your brain! Thankfully this is very false. Thoughthey won't lay eggs in your brain, they can still get inside your home causing issues. If you happen to see one in your garden, fear not, just give us a call and our pest control professionals will take care of it. Earwigs like to get into your home through gaps and holes in your perimeter, usually through the attic, crawl spaces or vents. The tricky thing here is Earwigs can also get into your home through newspapers or firewood you bring in the house, so just be cognoscente. You can also fine them around wet areas like bathrooms, sinks, kitchens or laundry rooms. Typically they will eat sweet fruits, leaves, mold, flowers or other kinds of bugs. Earwigs won't do much damage to the inside of your home, but be aware they will rip up your garden and any kind of potted plants. Call us for a free quote today if you see anything suspicious, like half your garden disappearing!