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Identifying earwigs on Carnation
Brown insects with pincers at tail end. Nocturnal. Hide in damp, dark places during day.
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Life cycle
Overwinter as eggs in soil. One generation per year. Active spring through autumn.
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Damage to Carnation
Irregular holes in petals, leaves, and soft fruit. Damage seedlings.
healing
How to treat earwigs on Carnation
Trap in rolled damp newspaper or straw overnight. Diatomaceous earth. Pyrethrin spray.
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Preventing earwigs on Carnation
Remove hiding places. Keep garden tidy. Trap and dispose.