I’ve recently had a problem with small critters in my house. They jump and are black on white surface but very dark brown on black surface. There were really a lot of them.
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Dear Esther,
Based on the description and photo I am thinking of springtails (Collembola). We see this regularly, often when it comes to a new-build home or after a renovation where the plaster still has to dry out (humid environment). You may also have put new plants (e.g. with potting soil) in the house from which the springtails can come. If you want to be sure whether it concerns springtails, you can always send a sample to the entomology lab of the Diagnosis Center for Plants (ILVO). Address can be found below
Best regards,
Johan
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Johan Witters Researcher plant health – entomology Researcher in plant health – entomology Diagnostic Center for Plants (DCP) Diagnostic Center for Plants T +32 9 272 24 54 E Johan.witters@ilvo.vlaanderen.be |
Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Research // Flanders research institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Plant Department // Plant Sciences Unit Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 96, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be www.ilvodiagnoseentrumvoorplanten.be |
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