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Post by euph111 on Apr 21, 2022 11:19:36 GMT -8
Hello, San Diego county, California, US. I moved into a condo, new construction. The second level is the kitchen and it had ants. I was able to get rid of them with ant bait. Now I see tiny bugs in the first level which is just the entryway and garage (so no food). These bugs look just like ants but smaller (half the size). I have not noticed them moving in a row like ants do. Below is a YouTube link to a video I took of them. Anyone know what they are? How to get rid of them? Wondering if I should pick up more ant bait and try it on them. Thank you Art
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Post by lepidopterist on Apr 26, 2022 19:44:09 GMT -8
These look like springtails (Order Collembola).
They are harmless and are usually found outside under leaf litter or just on the soil with vegetation above such as grass.
If found in the home they are usually there because they found an area of moisture. Above and beyond an "ick" factor in small numbers they are not a problem but in large numbers a generic insecticide will take care of them.
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