TERMIGATOR REPORT – Springtails
How To Get Rid Of Springtail Bugs In Your House
Springtail bugs are tiny, often measuring just one to two millimeters in length, and they come in a variety of colors, from white and gray to blue and purple,’ explains Eric Fishon, CEO of ABCO Exterminators. ‘While they prefer to lie in damp soils in your yard, they will go anywhere there is water. One common sign of their presence is spotting these small bugs in damp areas of your home, such as bathrooms, kitchens, or basements. They are attracted to moisture and often appear when there's a humidity issue, a leak, an overwatered plant, or water damage in your house.
The most important step to getting rid of springtails is to treat your houseplants and get rid of any houseplant pests. These bugs thrive in damp soil, so relocating your houseplants to areas with better ventilation and sunlight can help to dry out the soil and make the conditions unfavorable to these tiny bugs, explains Vincent Luca, VP of On Demand Pest Control. This will also help to quarantine them to prevent them from spreading to the rest of your home. Along with relocation and drying, you can sprinkle a layer of diatomaceous earth over the top of the soil, to prevent bugs from crawling in, and kill those trying to crawl out
When it comes to springtails, you must ‘assert your dominance over moisture by promptly fixing leaks, improving ventilation, and utilizing dehumidifiers in moisture- prone areas,’ advises Eric Fishon, assistant general manager, President of ABCO Pest Control. This will deprive the pests of their favored breeding grounds causing them to flee, or otherwise die out – especially when coupled with some good cleaning tips to remove larvae and feces