Elizabeth from Waldport Oregon writes
Is there a rare but parasitic form of these hexapods?
InTice 10 Perimeter Bait is not labeled for springtails and would not be recommended due to their feeding habits. Springtails are not parasites and are not known to infest living human tissue. These insects are small arthropods that are beneficial and harmless to humans and pets. Springtails do not bite, sting, damage households and feed off organic matter, decaying plant material, fungi, molds, or algae. While they typically originate outdoors, they can be found in moist indoor areas such as kitchen sinks, bathtubs, and in the soil of houseplants
The key to eliminating springtails is finding their nesting site which will be somewhere damp and dark, they cannot tolerate dry conditions. Without locating the nest, the use of an insetcide or dust is going to be ineffective to eliminate Springtails.
View our Springtail Control Products as well as our Springtail Inspection Guide and Treatment Guide for helpful step by step treatment information and product recommendations.
Answer last updated on: 03/14/2022