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title: "Ew, what is this?? It looks dead now, but gross"
description: "Ew, what is this?? It looks dead now, but gross"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kbX8UxgMjm2ThzJXmAR42j"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kailee"
published: "2025-08-19T17:34:21.948335Z"
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# Ew, what is this?? It looks dead now, but gross

_Posted by Kailee on 2025-08-19_

Ew, what is this?? It looks dead now, but gross

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## 4 comments

### Molly commented on 2025-08-19

looks like an earwig to me

### Hijo del Planto commented on 2025-08-19

Definitely an earwig

### Kailee commented on 2025-08-19

This might be a stupid question but do they infest plants? Should I be worried?

### Waspinator commented on 2025-08-20

Earwigs are harmless to plants; they're mostly only attracted to the dark, moist hiding spots plants can provide. To encourage them to stay away, remove any leaf litter and dead plant material, make sure there's good air flow to help things dry between waterings, and consider raising up pots so there's no hiding place under them

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