BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 23, 2021
One of the most vilified bugs in history, the earwig has inspired truly gruesome myths and stories. But despite the insect’s intimidating pincers, it’s actually quite harmless to humans. Nevertheless, they are a nuisance. As opportunistic eaters, they feed on insects and a wide variety of plants, which means they can be a problem for gardeners. One of the best ways to get rid of them is to create very simple earwig traps.