Pest Management Fact Sheet #5017 Clay A. Kirby, Insect Diagnostician James F. Dill, Pest Management Specialist Griffin M. Dill, IPM Professional For information about UMaine Extension programs and resources, visit extension.umaine.edu. Find more of our publications and books at extension.umaine.edu/publications/. Description & Biology Earwigs are reddish brown insects that are up to 3/4 inch