experts often describe them as mostly harmless and not aggressive toward people, seeing them near children or inside the home can still feel deeply unsettling.
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The discovery changed the atmosphere around our house for a while. Suddenly, every movement in the grass and every dark corner of the yard drew attention. Parents know that fear is not always about the injury itself — sometimes it comes from feeling uncertain about what may be sharing your space. Earwigs are attracted to damp environments and often hide beneath leaves,
