Females lay their eggs in soil and will take care of their young until they can search for their own food. The nest may contain about 30 to 50 white eggs. There usually are one to two generations per year. Earwigs live for about one year and may overwinter as adults by digging deep into the soil to escape cold temperatures. Surviving females will die the next summer after rearing their young.
Earwigs are outdoor insects that prefer damp, dark areas.
They are scavengers that will eat decaying plant material although they will chew on live plants, especially when their populations are high. They tend to be active at night and are attracted to light. This insect is frequently found under mulch, stones, or dead leaves. Basically, any place that is moist and cool is perfect habitat for earwigs. They also like woodpiles, decks, patios, compost piles, cracks, or openings in lawn furniture and can be found under cushions and along doors and windowsills.