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neilapms
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earwigs

Hi all.
Are earwigs bad for the bees in the hive? I seem to have a few in the roof area.

joctcl
I always get a few at the top

I always get a few at the top of my hives and they don't do any harm except where they are in large numbers and deas bodies or droppings. They eat aphids and are food for birds and bats so I leave them alone.
The bees won't let them in so no damage to your brood boxes.
Waxmoth and mice are the things to be looking for!