Springtail

springtail

These tiny insects are capable of large jumps when disturbed. They normally remain outdoors where it’s damp, eating mold and fungus. You’ll often find them in woodpiles, flowerbeds and under logs. When they infest a home, they go to where the water is – in houseplants, mildewed areas, damp spots in the kitchen or bathroom, or in the basement. Although they do not bite or cause damage to property, they multiply very quickly.