Earwigs are dark reddish brown, brownish to black in color, narrow bodied, elongate and somewhat flattened insects. Earwigs are active at night and hide during the day, preferring to rest in dark, moist cracks. Large numbers commonly seek shelter inside and around building exteriors and homes, making the Earwig a common household pest. They are found in newspaper bundles, boxes, laundries, clothing closets, and kitchen drawers and can even burrow in a loaf of bread. No part of the house seems to be entirely free from earwigs, not even the roof. While their bite has never proven serious it can be extremely uncomfortable.