If you come across an earwig in the home or around the yard, you might wonder if this is an insect you should be worried about. Is it harmful? Should you keep your children or pets away from them?

The sight of an earwig, aka a pincher bug, can feel a bit intimidating. But they're actually important members of the natural community. Some species even practice maternal care, a rarity among ...

So I wrote The Earwig's Tail, which describes my encounters with 26 of the most firmly entrenched modern insect myths.Here are a few highlights from The Earwig's Tail-- misconceptions that achieve ...