What to Earwigs Eat?

Earwigs feed on a wide variety of materials including decaying organic matter, other insects, and plants such as vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants. Like boxelder bugs, crickets and lady beetles, the earwig is a household pest as an accidental invader.

What do earwigs eat in the house?

Earwigs feed on a wide variety of materials including decaying organic matter, other insects, and plants such as vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants. Like boxelder bugs, crickets and lady beetles, the earwig is a household pest as an accidental invader.

What does earwigs like to eat?

Earwigs are generally nocturnal, and seek out dark cracks and crevices to rest during the day. They are mainly vegetarian scavengers, but will eat carrion and other insects.

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