Occasional invaders · SWFL Pest Identifier
Earwig
Harmless A nuisance at most. No urgency.
How to identify it
- Rear pincers (harmless to people)
- Under pots, mats, and mulch — moisture followers
- Wanders in after heavy rain
Size
Small (grain of rice)
Where you'll see it
Bathroom · Lanai / patio · Lawn / garden
Looks like
Crawler
Did you know
The pincers are for folding its wings and courtship — the ear thing is pure medieval myth.
What it means for you
Fix door sweeps and drainage; the visitors stop themselves.
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