Gonz y Ro: Bug in my soil!

Monday, July 03, 2006

This bug appeared while I was rearranging my plants. Any ID?

Janet said...: That is an earwig. They are not going to hurt you, and in small numbers, won't cause much trouble in your garden either. In large numbers, they can eat a baby plant down to a stub overnight. Don't ask how I know.

If you're seeing lacy holes in your thin-leaved plants, you've got too many.

I've got a post on my blog on how to deal with them, if you've got an overpopulation.; 5:52 PM
Janet said...: By the way, I do recommend turning Word Verification on. If you haven't been comment spammed yet, it won't be long...; 5:52 PM