Help with bug ID

[ISU_REV]

I have lived in my current house for almost 12 years and have never had this type of bug before. I was wondering if anyone else has these and also how I can get rid of them. At least they are slow. They are about 1/2" long.

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Earwig.

 

[ianoconnor]

Pretty cool looking.

 

[cyclonedave25]

I've always wondered if it hurts to get pinched by one of those things. I see them sometimes with those pinchers open and ready to snap, anybody ever been pinched by one?

 

[ISU_REV]

Pretty cool looking.

Only cool looking in a picture that someone else posts.:biglaugh:

 

[baller21]

Pretty cool looking.

I hear they're really popular in London right now.

 

[MNCYWX]

I have lived in my current house for almost 12 years and have never had this type of bug before. I was wondering if anyone else has these and also how I can get rid of them. At least they are slow. They are about 1/2" long.

Also they are commonly found around stucco. They'll be around through September.

 

[bringmagicback]

I've always wondered if it hurts to get pinched by one of those things. I see them sometimes with those pinchers open and ready to snap, anybody ever been pinched by one?

I got "pinched" by a bug that looked just like that, however Im not sure if it was the same thing.....I was digging in a box and next thing you know I had a sharp pain in my finger and it hurt like hell. I dumped the box out and it was just like that but I think it was all black.

 

[cyclonedave25]

I got "pinched" by a bug that looked just like that, however Im not sure if it was the same thing.....I was digging in a box and next thing you know I had a sharp pain in my finger and it hurt like hell. I dumped the box out and it was just like that but I think it was all black.

Good to know, I am usually tempted to have them pinch me on purpose just out of curiosity. Now, I don't think I will. :wink:
Was it like this one? I think these things come in different colors.

 

[ISU_REV]

Good to know, I am usually tempted to have them pinch me on purpose just out of curiosity. Now, I don't think I will. :wink:
Was it like this one? I think these things come in different colors.

WOW...I think my picture is better than this professional picture!!:yes:

 

[bringmagicback]

Good to know, I am usually tempted to have them pinch me on purpose just out of curiosity. Now, I don't think I will. :wink:
Was it like this one? I think these things come in different colors.

Yes, it looked a lot like that one. I say you go for it, videotape it, and post it here!

 

[cyclonedave25]

WOW...I think my picture is better than this professional picture!!:yes:

I think you may have found your new calling! :wink:

Yes, it looked a lot like that one. I say you go for it, videotape it, and post it here!

:biglaugh: Well, If I'm drunk and can find one of these things at the same time, it might cross my mind. :biggrin:

 

[ISUAlum2002]

We're dealing with earwigs right now, too. I need to get back out there and put down some of the stuff around the outside of the house to try to stop them. I thought I had read that the pincers on the earwigs don't actually do anything. Not certain on that, I guess.

 

[cyclonestate]

We have the same issue at our house. I went to Earl May yesterday and they sold me a spray that's simply called Household Insect Control. I sprayed it across the bottom of the front and back doors and a few other places where they might be getting in the house. It seems to be working, but it's too early to know for sure.

 

[alarson]

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Only good bug is a dead bug.

 

[drednot57]

I've always wondered if it hurts to get pinched by one of those things. I see them sometimes with those pinchers open and ready to snap, anybody ever been pinched by one?

I thought those things on the tail were not pincers. I think they're for digging in loose soil. Now I understand they have a painful bite though. Any Entomology students/grads wish to clarify?

 

[cyclonedave25]

I thought those things on the tail were not pincers. I think they're for digging in loose soil. Now I understand they have a painful bite though. Any Entomology students/grads wish to clarify?

Well, whatever they're for, they sure look intimidating.

 

[baller21]

I don't think I'd mess with that thing.

 

[BugDoc]

All you want to know about earwigs from the ISU Entomology Dept.

Earwigs | Iowa Insect Information Notes

 

[bugs4cy]

Real entomologist here.

Every year an earwig or two wanders through my house. Maybe because I'm an entomologist I'm wired a little different, but I ignore them.

Are they causing harm? Then why spray a nerve poison in/around your house?

If you go to a garden store, After they ID whatever it is you brought in (usually correctly but not always...), the next thing they'll do is tell you WHAT you can BUY from THEM to kill it. Who's benefiting here? Hmmmmm... (No, I'm not cynical or anything, what makes you ask?)
:dull:
Here's a great article from ISU on earwigs, in case you think I'm a crazy bug kook who just likes have a buggy house...