Everything You Wanted To Know About Pincher Bugs

Pincher bugs are nothing but earwigs. The term pincher is used because of the pinchers or appendages that are like forceps that come out of the back of their abdomen. The pinchers look formidable and most people fear them under the impression that the insect can use these appendages or pinchers to bite. But in truth the pinchers are mainly used by the pincher bug or ear wig to hold its prey and never for any form of offense. Pincher bugs are mainly scavengers and feed on dead animal and plant material and need to hold on to this when they are feeding on them. This is when the pinchers are used. Some species of pincher bugs will also feed on live plants and if you have such a variety in your garden you would do well to get rid of them so that your plants can prosper. Pincher bugs are active after dark and in the daytime would hide under rocks, boards or small crevices.p