The European earwig is probably the most notorious household pest of this group. Many other species are found also, but generally they all bear a close resemblance. Earwigs are as offensive as roaches and produce a foul odor when crushed. They are especially serious in the winter since they like to enter warm houses.
Temperature influences the duration of the egg and nymphal stages.
Normally there are two broods of offspring, but usually only one generation each year.