Few people are fond of earwigs, with their menacing abdominal pincers—whether they’re skittering across your floor, getting comfy in the folds of your camping tent, or minding their own business.

There is something dramatic about spotting an earwig curled up in a leaf, pincers poised like it just stepped out of a tiny action movie. These insects look intense, a little prehistoric, and maybe ...

You try your best to make your home hospitable for guests—but not the insect kind. Earwigs will seek shelter in your home—often in the bathroom, basement or kitchen, as these places offer ideal ...

Q: I found an earwig in my clothing. How big a risk is it that this would have gone into my ear and then into my brain? A: Earwigs are pretty ubiquitous, being found all over the world — although I do ...