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Earwigs on Sweetcorn Baby

How to identify and get rid of earwigs on Sweetcorn Baby. Size: 10–15mm.

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Identifying earwigs on Sweetcorn Baby

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 Sweetcorn Baby

Irregular holes in petals, leaves, and soft fruit. Damage seedlings.

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How to treat earwigs on Sweetcorn Baby

Trap in rolled damp newspaper or straw overnight. Diatomaceous earth. Pyrethrin spray.

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Preventing earwigs on Sweetcorn Baby

Remove hiding places. Keep garden tidy. Trap and dispose.