Springtail
Our remedy for springtail control
First, contact us. Springtails are drawn to moisture and humidity. Eliminating what they’re drawn to is key when it comes to this insect. If the area cannot be dried out properly, a professional may be called upon to apply a residual product in active areas throughout the interior and exterior of the structure of the home to reduce populations. Regular maintenance may be the best solution if your home has a history with these insects. They do not bit, but they’re definitely a nuisance and can get out of hand quickly.
Measures to reduce the moisture content of the areas should be taken, such as through the use of dehumidifiers and fixing any leaks. Vacuum cleaners also come in handy when the need for quickly reducing adult populations in large numbers is required.
How to Identify a Springtail
Appearance
Adults normally only reach up to 3mm in length, but may reach 10mm. They are wingless and easily identified by their tendency to jump short distances when provoked. This jumping occurs when the tail, kept underneath the body and held in place by a clasping appendage, is released. They are not fleas. They don’t bite. And springtails don’t die in the winter. You can see them jumping on top of snow sometimes, giving them their nickname “snow fleas”.
Habitat
The springtail breathes through the cuticles on its skin and also collects moisture through this process. It inhabits only moist areas because of this biological tendency to not only collect but also lose water through the cuticles. Most species of springtail begin in the soil and reproduce rapidly (known to be 50,000 per cubic foot at times). When they either get overcrowded or when the soil loses its moisture they have been known to invade structures in search of a more suitable environment. They are also introduced inside when a potted plant which they have infested is carried into the structure. Bathrooms, kitchens and other high moisture areas, even insulation moist from a leak, are prime target areas.
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