This guide will provide you with the information you need to identify and eliminate an earwig infestation in your home. We'll cover the signs of an infestation, the most effective methods for getting rid of earwigs, and how to prevent
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Earwigs make up the insect order Dermaptera. With about 2,000 species in 12 families, they are one of the smaller insect orders. Earwigs have characteristic cerci, a pair of forceps-like pincers on their abdomen, and membranous wings folded underneath short, rarely used forewings, hence the scientific order name, "skin wings". Some groups are tiny parasites on mammals and lack the typical pincers. Earwigs are found on all continents except Antarctica.