{"id":25497,"date":"2024-01-12T13:02:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T18:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/?p=25497"},"modified":"2023-06-07T19:25:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T23:25:36","slug":"earwigs-in-beehive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/earwigs-in-beehive\/","title":{"rendered":"Earwigs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A cautious beekeeper is always concerned about any threat to the hive. Imagine the surprise the first-time <strong>earwigs are found inside your beehive<\/strong>! Yikes &#8211; they look weird. In fact, their strange features are rather alarming. What is this bug with pinchers on its butt? <strong>Do earwigs hurt bees?<\/strong> Likely not. But, an important part of beekeeper education is learning which things are real problems and which are just a nuisance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/brown-earwig-hive-pest.jpg\" alt=\"Earwig bug a common hive pest on a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-32089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/brown-earwig-hive-pest.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/brown-earwig-hive-pest-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/brown-earwig-hive-pest-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/brown-earwig-hive-pest-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We expect hives to have some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/bee-hive-pests\/\">honey bee pests<\/a><\/strong>. But, as a beekeeper, I dislike seeing unauthorized guests in my hives. Some cause big problems but others are only a minor aggravation in most cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Post:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/earwigs-in-beehive\/#Are_Earwigs_Bad_for_Bees\" >Are Earwigs Bad for Bees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/earwigs-in-beehive\/#What_are_Earwigs\" >What are Earwigs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/earwigs-in-beehive\/#How_to_Get_Rid_of_Earwigs_Without_Harming_Bees\" >How to Get Rid of Earwigs Without Harming Bees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/earwigs-in-beehive\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/earwigs-in-beehive\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Earwigs_Bad_for_Bees\"><\/span><strong>Are Earwigs Bad for Bees?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are actually many types of life <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/inside-a-beehive\/\">inside your beehives<\/a><\/strong>. Most survive in the hive ecosystem going about their life cycle with no harm to the honey bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, some microscopic organisms do kill bees or sicken the honey bee colony. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/nosema-disease-honey-bees\/\">Nosema disease<\/a><\/strong>, bacteria that causes foul brood and many viruses represent a true danger to our bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a common occurrence to find small insects taking advantage of a dry place to live. They are most commonly found between the inner and outer cover or on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/bottom-boards-for-bee-hives\/\">bottom board<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Earwigs\"><\/span><strong>What are Earwigs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earwigs are members of the order \u201cdermaptera\u201d. More than 20 different species live in the US. They are <a href=\"https:\/\/hortnews.extension.iastate.edu\/earwig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">omnivorous scavengers<\/a> that live on plant and insect material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The big pinchers on the end are used for hunting and to catch prey. Normally, they do not use them on humans. You are unlikely to be pinched, stung or bit by them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These insects are actually considered beneficial in some ways. Even though they can damage plant material, they eat aphids, mites and other insects that cause damage in the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adult-ear-wig-pincher-bug.jpg\" alt=\"Adult earwig or pincher bug image.\" class=\"wp-image-25501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adult-ear-wig-pincher-bug.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adult-ear-wig-pincher-bug-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adult-ear-wig-pincher-bug-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Living for about a year, they feed on all kinds of decaying organic material. They do have wings and some types can fly. But, they primarily crawl to get around and can move rather fast for their size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps in part due to their unusual appearance, <strong>earwigs or pincher bugs<\/strong> are the subject of an \u201cold wives tale\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was rumored that they would crawl into the human ear and lay eggs in your brain. We must wonder who first came up with that nightmare.  But then it is similar to our says such as &#8220;cats pajamas&#8221; or &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/do-bees-have-knees\/\">bees knees<\/a><\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are They Beneficial to the Colony?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, a <strong>few earwigs in the beehive is not cause for concern<\/strong>. They are considered more of a nuisance than a real problem. This does not mean however that they are welcomed visitors in our beehives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In spite of some reports of<strong> <\/strong>them supposedly <strong>eating varroa mites<\/strong>, there no solid evidence that this is a beneficial asset to the colony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps, if the <strong>earwigs are on the bottom board<\/strong> and a mite falls \u2013 they take advantage of the snack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, most of the varroa mites are not on the bottom board. So don&#8217;t think that having a few of these pests in your hive will solve your varroa mite problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There have also been reports of earwigs breaking open the caps of stored honey. The resulting trash, feces etc allowed to enter the cell may ruin the honey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another concern, is the slight possibility that they may carry disease that can pass throughout the colony. But, there is no hard scientific evidence to back any of these claims up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earwigs-on-comb.jpg\" alt=\"Large earwigs on comb in hive image.\n\" class=\"wp-image-25503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earwigs-on-comb.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earwigs-on-comb-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earwigs-on-comb-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>This post may contain affiliate links. Carolina Honeybees earns a tiny commission when you shop from our links. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/privacy-policy-terms\/\">privacy policy<\/a> for terms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Rid_of_Earwigs_Without_Harming_Bees\"><\/span><strong>How to Get Rid of Earwigs Without Harming Bees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with many minor pests of honey bees, the best way to <strong>get rid of earwigs in your hives<\/strong> is to keep strong colonies. <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/the-role-of-the-worker-bee\/\"><strong>Worker bees<\/strong><\/a> do a great job of patrolling the interior of the hive and giving free loaders the boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid giving your bees more area inside the hive than they can patrol. That&#8217;s just good basic hive management anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will happily chase and remove unwanted visitors.  In beekeeping, we can help our girls by managing our colonies in the best way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you see these earwigs in your beehive, don\u2019t miss the opportunity to squish them with your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/hive-tool\/\">hive tool<\/a><\/strong>. That\u2019s one less thing for your bees to have to deal with. But, there is no reason to upset the colony trying to hunt them down either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, these pests can often be found in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/storing-honey-supers\/\">stored honeycomb supers<\/a><\/strong>. I have personally seen this in my open air storage shed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hanging frames of comb are stored exposed to light and air to protect them from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/wax-moths-in-bee-hives\/\">wax moths<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is common to find numerous earwigs living in this comb. While they don&#8217;t seem to harm the comb, we do not like seeing them. Frustrating as this may be, the comb does not seem to suffer any ill effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beekeepers who use PDB to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/storing-honey-supers\/\">store supers with comb<\/a><\/strong> have the added plus of it keeping earwigs out too. But, not everyone wants to use PDB. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a slightly better solution &#8211; purchase a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bellas-Barrier-Earwig-Repellent-Earwigs\/dp\/B0CHFZT3D7?crid=3L80TIB2I3NS&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nefkbOB4x7kEt1d07GRGVdEVoefeS2s-e5Hvvb8b3Jr8L-BfIS-iWLG9EvZH4O7KkvDQOPP_STpsirVHVWz5VvPxNDxQli3XWcqS4irf5ErpP3nIfeVa8nD4NctEnKLdncbhQCvDpZcP5WhSgnnF8NktUY-qi7dnvb_E_ScaDCcw1eh_Swi5hLVewJvrlzC1oINoUUhhpxS7pXwYsU1W2tfmnlh5sTE8T6o6jfGCaRffEaCzGsYM4V9DBBFhyiQoZWqy6OHIUtfzc5KVhB_O4ipJbDmy25OqhMF921wJZs4.VokSh0UVi36wU5x6vjPYs_uard_wMazj2DwZSfzY7xs&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=earwig+repellent&amp;qid=1722704876&amp;sprefix=earwigs%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=carolinahoney-20&amp;linkId=2ea45103a9b3795845dfec6e4aa1dd24&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">peppermint based earwig repellent<\/a><\/strong> to spray near your equipment to repel these pests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I would not spray it on the comb or woodenware. You can bump your frames of comb on the ground before storing to dislodge any unwanted residents in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/what-is-honeycomb\/\">honeycomb<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705082408912\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are earwigs bad for beehives?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In general, earwigs do not pose any threat to honey bees or equipment. Control is not normally necessary.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705082447948\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the enemies of earwigs?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Birds, toads and other insect predators will prey on earwigs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705082489616\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long do earwigs live?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Earwigs have a life span of about one year.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our bee colonies have to face many obstacles in daily life. There are many predators looking for a nice juicy meal &#8211; there are even <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/birds-eat-bees\/\">some birds that eat bees<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, it is really not necessary to try to catch them in the manner we place <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinahoneybees.com\/best-hive-beetle-treatment\/\">hive beetle traps<\/a><\/strong> inside our hives. They are all just trying to survive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Earwigs do not pose a serious threat to most honey bee colonies<\/strong>. While there is no need to declare full out war on them, it\u2019s okay to remove any from the hive when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cautious beekeeper is always concerned about any threat to the hive. Imagine the surprise the first-time earwigs are found inside your beehive! 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