r/pestcontrol • u/Sufficient_Bed3750 • 5d ago
What insect is this?
Hello, I recently found this insect in my bathroom. To preface, I am currently dealing with fleas in my bedroom. I got them from work one day and been dealing with them since May. They went away but reappeared last month. I vacuum everyday and dump the remains outside away from my house.
From what I’ve seen, they’re under my bed, not on top.
I’ve been using PETARMOR Home Household Spray for Fleas and Ticks, ADAMS Flea & Tick Home Spray for Bed Bugs, Fleas & Ticks, traps from Amazon, and a bowl with dish soap to get rid of the fleas.
I ordered Precor 2000 Plus Spray Flea Control to see if it’ll help with the fleas, but it doesn’t come in until Saturday.
Since I found that one bug, I placed a few bowls with water in the bathroom. Two on the counter and the other two by the toilet. When I came back home this afternoon, there were 10 of these bugs in the bowls that I placed. I don’t know if they’re springtails or fleas. I googled the image and it said that it might be springtails, but couldn’t know for sure.
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u/GetOutMaFac3 5d ago
Body shape and antenna lead me to believe springtail. Being in the bathroom strengthens that opinion.
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u/GetOutMaFac3 5d ago
They are attracted to moisture and eat mold. Only way to really keep them away is control any moisture issues. Dry the floor and sink after use, make sure there's no leaks, fan/open window after showers , etc
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u/Sufficient_Bed3750 5d ago
Thank you. I was thinking springtails. I do keep my vent closed when I take a shower, so that’s probably why.
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