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| Hello,
I'm finding these tiny bugs everywhere in my finished basement. They're about 1mm long.
Does anyone have any idea what they are?
We have a dog, so I need to be careful about pesticides. I was thinking about a dilute pyrethrum spray. Thank you,
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| Show the picture to an exterminator - you shouldn't randomly apply chemicals without knowing whether you're attacking the right bug or not. |
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| Termites?
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| I don't think they are termites. I read that termites can be as small as 3mm. They look like a flake of pepper...that moves slowly. -Timmy |
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| Get it identified. Unless this is a truly harmful pest that must be eliminated at all costs, you should seriously think about the ramifications before spraying any kind of pesticide in your house. All pesticides must be registered for use with EPA, but that doesn't mean they are ssfe. |
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- Posted by anitamacey (My Page) on Thu, Nov 25, 10 at 23:10
| You might want to research springtails. They are harmless but kinda creepy. Search about them on the web. They like damp places usually but can get all over. |
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