Earwigs/wormie things

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Izabel Westminster, CO Jul 31, 2001

Does anyone know if earwigs attack flowers and shrubs? I have hundreds of these bugs and most of my plants have holes in them. The holes might be caused by slugs, however. Like a bad person, I got desperate last year and went crazy with the Bug-B-Gone. Well, the earwigs are back, and I haven't seen one Lady Bug this year. I've learned my lesson. Just wondering if earwigs are causing problems, or should I just ignore them.

I also have these short, brown, worm-like creatures that roll up like a snail when they die. Does anyone know what these are? Are they harmless?? Thanks so much!

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zippy Clarksville, MD Jul 31, 2001

My MIL says earwigs have been eating up all of her plants. She puts out shallow cans of water with a little vegetable oil floating on the top to drown them. (Note: don't use tuna fish cans unless you want cats in your garden.)

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Izabel Westminster, CO Aug 01, 2001

Thanks, Zippy - I'll give it a try! Maybe I'll catch some slugs at the same time.

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