Earwigs are capable of climbing in your ear. However, the myth that they can either live there or feed on your brain is unfounded. Earwigs don’t feed on the human brain or lay eggs in your ear canal.

Earwigs are beneficial insects that primarily consume dead plants and other insects, contributing to garden cleanliness. While earwigs can cause minor plant damage, their benefits generally outweigh ...

Getting their name from the side to side body movement and an old tale of crawling in people’s ears, the earwig is a common and distinguishable household pest causing angst to homeowners for many ...