Earwigs are nocturnal and often hide in small, crevices during the day, and are active at night, feeding on a wide variety of insects and plants. Damage to foliage, flowers, and various crops is commonly blamed on earwigs. Adult earwigs are 14-23mm long, dark brown in color and have forceps at their hind end. The forceps, which are curved in the male and straight in the female, are not poisonous. The female lays about 40 eggs a year. Sealing entry points can help deter earwigs from entering your home. Key risk areas are gaps under doors or around pipes to the exterior or neighboring properties.
