Earwig Pest Control; Nocturnal and Antennae Britannica

Admin · 2 years ago

Common earwig (Forficula auricularia)

Earwig, (order Dermaptera), any of approximately 1,800 species of insects that are characterized by large membranous hindwings that lie hidden under short, leathery forewings. The name earwig is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word meaning “ear creature,” probably because of a widespread ancient superstition that earwigs crawl into the ears of sleeping people. The earwig varies from 5 to 50 mm (0.2 to 2 inches) in length and is flat, slender, and dark-coloured. It has a shiny outer covering and simple biting mouthparts, and it undergoes incomplete metamorphosis (i.e., egg, nymph, and adult stages). This nocturnal insect is usually herbivorous. Several species can fire a foul-smelling liquid, formed in abdominal glands and probably protective in function, for distances up to 10 cm (4 inches).

Admin · 2 years ago

Male European earwig (Forficula auricularia)

The earwig has a pair of horny forceps-like tail filaments, or pincers (cerci), at the posterior end of the abdomen, with those of the male being larger and of a different shape than those of the female. It has been suggested that the pincers may function in defense, in catching insects and holding them while eating, in helping to fold the hindwings under the forewings, or during courtship fights for possession of a female. When alarmed or aggressive the earwig carries the cerci over its body in a scorpion-like manner. In some species, earwig females exhibit maternal care, defending and feeding the newly hatched immatures.

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Kid Rock · 9 hours ago

James 1:17 (Jesus Is King) - Kid Rock [Official Music Video}

Kid Rock’s new video, “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King),” is the first single from his upcoming album Halfway 2 Jesus.  

James 1:17 is a Bible verse from the New Testament book of James that teaches every good thing comes from God.
 
The video is dedicated to Jimmie Bones and Kalvin Lynch. 

Jimmie is the keyboard player of The Twisted Brown Trucker Band since inception, currently battling ALS. Kalvin has an inoperable brain tumor and his Make a Wish was to play drums with Kid Rock. 

The video closes with a special clip of The Miraculous Love Kids performing the song from Pakistan. Please visit them at miraculouslovekids.org 

God is good and may he show favor on them all 

Credits:
Songwriters: Robert James Ritchie  
Produced by: Kid Rock
Engineered by: Dan Frizsell
Mixed by: Malay and Kid Rock
Asst. Engineer: Gavin Mellberg
Lead Vocal: Kid Rock
Electric Guitar: Tom Bukovac
Electric Guitar: JD Simo
Drums: Rowan Stewart
Bass: Steven Pierce
Keyboards: Jim "Moose" Brown
Background Singer: Herschel Boone
Background Singer: Shannon Curfman
Background Singer: Amanda Gene Rowland

Label: Top Dog Records
 
Video Directed/Produced by Blake Judd 
DP/Produced by Dustin Hyler
Edited by Matt Zervos

Video Shoot Location: Kid Rock's Honky Tonk - Nashville, TN.  

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Kid Rock · 9 hours ago
Published on 2026-10-01 23:00:10