Because earwigs are most active at night, it can be difficult identifying exactly what pest is chewing holes into your flowers, fruits and vegetables. Look for ragged edges and holes around leaves and petals, and try searching for them in the evening or night hours with a flashlight. Indoors, or in rare outdoor infestations, you may also notice a strange, unpleasant odor.

Some tips for eliminating earwigs is to remove their potential hiding places. Some things you can do are:

• Clear Debris: Firewood, stone piles, mulch, and leaves often gather around foundations. Remove these from around your home to reduce the likelihood of earwigs finding their way inside.
• Create a Dry Zone: Try keeping an area several inches around your home’s foundation completely dry – free of any irrigation water or planter boxes.
• Trim Vegetation: While a moist garden is often a healthy garden, removing excess vegetation and leaves will allow the sun to reach the ground and dry out areas prone to invaders. Additionally, spreading out garden rows can help make a difference.
• Hang Damp Towels: Damp clothing, swimsuits, and towels on floors make perfect humid environments for earwigs to enjoy. 
• Dehumidify: Damp, dark basements are prone to earwigs. Purchasing a dehumidifier may prevent them from enjoying your home.