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The earwig looks intimidating, but doesn't actually bite humans, just plants and especially marigolds, said UW-Madison entomologist Phil Pellitteri. This year's earwig population is slightly above average, but most of them should be out of our hair by the end of the month, Pelletteri said. This periwinkle's petals and leaves became dinner for an earwig. The tiny specks on the leaves are earwig waste, UW-Madison entomologist Phil Pellitteri said. Earwigs are especially pests for gardeners because they feed on almost any plant during the night.    
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