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earwigs any good for garden?

 
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Hey I see a lot of earwigs and similar insects in my little fruit tree orchard.

Are they any good guys? I have clay soil so I want to attract earthworms and beneficial insects to promote life and adding organic matter to loosen my soil.
 
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I've got the same question. I see tons of these in my garden. I haven't seen any direct evidence of them causing harm so I'm inclined toward thinking they are probably neutral-helpful, but I really don't know. I assume they eat insects but I see them hanging out on the same kale that is massively infected with aphids and doing nothing with said aphids. At this point my thoughts are they are a neutral resident. Love to hear some more info from someone a little more familiar with the creepy little buggers
 
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They are part of the recycling system of the garden.  Here's lots of info:  https://owlcation.com/stem/Earwigs-Facts-Myths-and-Natural-Pest-Control
 
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