Yes, adult earwigs can have wings, and some can fly, but seeing one in flight is unusual. Most earwig species have a pair of short, leathery forewings covering much larger […]
What Colors Do Earwigs Come In?
Earwigs can range from light reddish brown to very dark brown or nearly black, depending on the species and stage of development. Some species also have yellow, tan, or reddish […]
How Big Do Earwigs Get?
Most adult European earwigs are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, or roughly 13 to 19 millimeters. They are relatively small insects, although their long antennae and rear pincers can […]
What Do Earwigs Look Like?
Earwigs are narrow, flattened insects with six legs, long antennae, and a distinctive pair of forceps at the rear of the abdomen. The European earwig, Forficula auricularia, is usually reddish […]
What Is an Earwig?
An earwig is a small, elongated insect best recognized by the pair of forceps-like pincers at the end of its abdomen. Those pincers make earwigs look considerably more threatening than […]
Can You Have an Allergic Reaction to Bed Bug Bites?
The first week of a bed bug infestation and the third week can produce two completely different sets of marks on the exact same person, mild the first time, dramatically […]
Can Bed Bugs Live in Books?
A closed book sitting on a nightstand does not look much like a bed bug hiding place. Open it, however, and the object becomes more complicated. There is the exposed […]
Where Do Bed Bugs Actually Come From?
A bed bug found beside your pillow did not begin its journey in the mattress. It did not appear because the sheets went too long without washing, either. Somewhere before […]
Do Bed Bug Bites Actually Hurt?
A bed bug can feed on someone who is sleeping without the person noticing what is happening. Hours or even days later, however, the skin may become itchy, irritated, swollen, […]
Ticks vs. Bed Bugs: How to Spot the Difference
A tiny brown creature on a bedsheet can trigger two very different worries. One points toward a household infestation. The other raises questions about outdoor exposure and tickborne disease. Before […]