Springtails
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Springtails: What you need to know
Identifying Characteristics
- Springtails come in a variety of colors and shapes but most are elongated and measuring 1-2 millimeters in length
- Their colors range from white to black, and some species are purple, red, orange, grey, yellow or multicolored
- They hop because the cannot fly, have antennae, three pairs of legs, and a segmented body
- They are drawn to moist and humid areas so are generally found in kitchens, bathrooms, and around windows both inside and out
Active Season
- Springtails can be active year-round indoors, but usually go unnoticed until household migrations occur after a period of moist weather in the Spring or early Summer
Interesting Facts
- Springtails are present in nearly every ecosystem worldwide, from deserts to forests to polar regions
- Courtship behaviours for some Springtail species can involve dancing and head banging
Cause for Concern
- When Springtails begin to enter your home they are rarely seen, but once they are noticed, the problem has already reached a full infestation
- A full infestation can reach tens of thousands covering the kitchen floor, sinks, tubs, basements, pool areas and patios
Town and Country Can Help
Customer Preparation
- Most Springtail treatments are both interior and exterior. If an interior treatment does need to be applied, a light spray around windows and doors may leave a very light film which should be left on for as long as possible to prevent entry. People and pets will need to remain out of the house for 1 hour
Our Guarantee
- All treatments come with the Town and Country Guarantee!
