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Hello, I have been seeing this bug on my counters the last couple of months. It is very small (you can see the blue lines are from a wide-ruled loo...
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Bug Identification #880258
Asked August 05, 2024, 1:05 PM EDT
Hello,
I have been seeing this bug on my counters the last couple of months. It is very small (you can see the blue lines are from a wide-ruled loose leaf notebook paper). What is it and how can I get rid of them?
Boulder County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi Gena,
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension. That insect appears to be a springtail. If it is a springtail, they like moist areas like kitchens and bathrooms and decaying vegetable matter. You can try decreasing the moisture or humidity indoors or using a household aerosol insect control product. Make sure to follow all instructions on the label before using any pesticide. They are not known to bite or cause damage typically.
Thank you.
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension. That insect appears to be a springtail. If it is a springtail, they like moist areas like kitchens and bathrooms and decaying vegetable matter. You can try decreasing the moisture or humidity indoors or using a household aerosol insect control product. Make sure to follow all instructions on the label before using any pesticide. They are not known to bite or cause damage typically.
Thank you.
