Earwig

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Appearance

• Dark, reddish brown in color


• Approximately 3/4 -1 inch in length


• Easy to identify by the two pincher like appendages (forceps) protruding from their abdomen

Behavior

• Nocturnal


• Prefer moist, shady places like lawn clippings, compost, mulch, under rocks, and in rotten stumps


• Can not withstand long periods of dryness


• Enter buildings through cracks in walls

Diet

• Scavengers - feed on decaying plant and animal matter, as well as mold and insects

Prevention

• Remove unnecessary mulch and plants from the outside of structure 


• Seal cracks and crevices


• Treat harborage areas and building entry points with a residual insecticide

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Fruit Fly Imposters Ted Snyder July 21, 2010

Are you struggling with fruit flies in your home or business, but you’ve found the advice I gave in a previous blog entry just doesn’t seem to help?  If so, there’s a good chance you may be dealing with a fruit fly imposter.  Let’s take a look at each of these fakes.

Fruit Fly Imposter #1: The Fungus Gnat

Our first imposter, the fungus gnat, is primarily found indoors, favoring rooms with potted plants.  To test to see if you have fungus gnats, tap your fingers against each of the plants in the area.  If you see flies coming out of the plant, then you know that you have fungus gnats.  They normally show up when soil in pots is overwatered, ...

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