The bugs are out and proud all around Rockford. And as we enter fall, I've had enough of the jump-scares from the gnarly-looking insects. In fact, there's one I have a particular irritation with.

I'm OK with bugs so long as they keep their distance from me. Especially the ugly ones -- I'm sure they have their purpose, but I hate getting the creeps from them.

And quite frankly... I'm counting down the DAYS until it's fall and chilly enough for this one hideous-looking to go buh-bye for the year.

Earwigs Are All Over Rockford, Illinois

Yeah, yeah we've heard all about the cicadas. But these nasty creatures are still out and about and fueling my nightmares. Some people probably don't even know they're called earwigs, but these are what I'm talking about.

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These bugs look intimidating with their pinchers, but they're completely harmless. Still, that doesn't mean they're a fun thing to run into. I've even heard stories about them crawling in people's ears while they're sleeping, which doesn't help the anxiety they give me!

These little guys must be having a heyday because of this oppressive weather we've been having.  They love homes because they have dark spots to hide and where it's damp and humid.

They're EVERYWHERE. I don't know if there's some weird spiritual thing about it or what... but it's like they're following me.

I go on walks, and there they are.

I've come home twice and seen them crawling on my wall.

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I don't care how harmless they are, I'm over their invasion!

Supposedly there are some ways to prevent them in your homes, so I'll keep you updated on that. But, I don't think I can handle much more of running into these ugly, nasty things.

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