wee
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Post by wee on Feb 3, 2017 17:25:11 GMT
These insect appeared on my house ceiling and they kept coming back each time I clear them. Can someone advise what are these and how can I get rid of them? Are they harmful? They are very tiny and about 2-3mm Long.  |
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ciervo
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Post by ciervo on Feb 3, 2017 20:09:29 GMT
Booklice or psocids are regarded as the most primitive of the Hemipteroids and i wouldn't worry too much as they are pretty harmless.
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ciervo
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Post by ciervo on Feb 3, 2017 20:11:22 GMT
These insect appeared on my house ceiling and they kept coming back each time I clear them. Can someone advise what are these and how can I get rid of them? Are they harmful? They are very tiny and about 2-3mm Long. View AttachmentNow that you know what they are you can look them up and get rid of them if you choose. |
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Post by Adam Cotton on Feb 3, 2017 21:14:41 GMT
"Are they harmful?"
Some species eat insect collections, and their English name tells you one of the other things they may eat. In reality, they feed on fungus, and insect collections or books are attacked when they have an invisible film of fungal mycelia on the surface.
They need relatively high humidity, so if you want to prevent them coming into the room make sure the humidity is low.
Adam.
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wee
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Post by wee on Feb 3, 2017 23:07:10 GMT
Thank you guys : )
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