Other Pests

Earwigs

Earwigs are primarily scavengers and feed on dead plant and animal material.
Most active at night.
During the day they seek shelter under stones, boards and debris.
Readily recognizable by the forceps-like appendages at the end of the abdomen.

Silverfish

Feed primarily on starch found in paper.
Most active during the night.
Cause damage to clothing by feeding on cotton and linen.
Wingless with flattened body.
Usually 1/2" to 3/4" long.
Found almost everywhere.

Sow Bugs

Sow bugs are closely related to shrimp and crawfish.
They feed on decaying vegetable matter.
They frequently invade damp basement and crawlspace areas.
They are found under mulch and vegetable debris and may infest potted