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Nov 02, 2026 Megan

Earwig Cockroach

Found on all continents except for Antarctica are the nocturnal earwigs. Although not usually found within ear canals, their name comes…

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Found on all continents except for Antarctica are the nocturnal earwigs. Although not usually found within ear canals, their name comes…

earwig

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a close up of a bug on a mossy surface

Cockroach That Looks Like Earwig

They don’t look like ears or wigs, so how did earwigs get their name? Find the answer (and some other facts about this pest) in this kid-friendly article on PestWorldForKids.

Earwig, Pincher bug, Forficula auricularia

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a close up of a cockroach on a white background with orange and black stripes

Earwig Vs Cockroach Nymph

Earwig (Forficula auricularia)

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a close up of a cockroach on a white background with no image to describe
How Did Earwigs Get Their Name?
How Did Earwigs Get Their Name?

No, they aren’t going to crawl inside your ear, but they might just crawl in your home. Consider these tips to see how you can keep earwigs out of your house this year.

Earwig Vs Cockroach

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a close up of a bug on a leaf
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a close up view of a cockroach's head with long, brown antennae
Common Earwig
Common Earwig
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an image of a cockroach on a white background with the caption's logo below it
Earwig (Forficula auricularia)
Earwig (Forficula auricularia)
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a close up photo of a bug with long antennae and large eyes on the front of it's head
How to identify and get rid of earwigs
How to identify and get rid of earwigs
Earwigs of Columbia County, Oregon
Earwigs of Columbia County, Oregon

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a close up of a cockroach on a white background with orange and black stripes
a close up of a cockroach on a white background with orange and black stripes
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a close up of a cockroach on a white background with no image to describe
How Did Earwigs Get Their Name?
How Did Earwigs Get Their Name?
a close up of a bug on a leaf
a close up of a bug on a leaf
a close up view of a cockroach's head with long, brown antennae
a close up view of a cockroach's head with long, brown antennae
Common Earwig
Common Earwig

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