How To Get Rid Of Springtails
Springtails are a big pest problem because they appear in very large numbers. Many times they can appear by the thousands and that’s make them a very creepy pest to deal with.
Are springtails dangerous?
They don’t post any harm at all.
When can springtails infest the home?
Since they can stand up to even extremely cold weather, they have a chance of getting into the home any time of year.
What causes springtails to infest the home?
They will come into the home because they find dark, moist, and dirty places. If you have any standing water problems, like in a basement, that is a sure sign of a potential pest problem. Even with high humidity a springtail can infestation can take place.
How to get rid of springtails.
Clean up and taken care of water problems.
The best strategy is to attack the pest directly.
Vinegar splashed onto these pests will kill them. The vinegar is so acidic that it will hurt and kill the pest.
Bleach is also effective when mixed with water and used on them. If you notice them near sinks or the bathtub, run hot water and bleach down the drain to deal with them.
Diatomaceous earth is a powder that can be sprinkled in the areas you have springtail problems. This alone will kill them when they come into contact with it.
Preventing springtail infestations.
Keep your home relatively cool and free from humidity. This will make is so that conditions aren’t something these pests would want to be in. Make sure that you don’t have leaking faucets or other water problems in the house because this will attract all sorts of pests.
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