Tiny jumpy bugs on top of an aquarium’s water surface are known as springtails. They may have a brown, black, or off-white appearance depending on the lights around the tank. Stagnant water in an aquarium … Read more
Based on scientific research, springtails eat bacteria, algae, and fungi that can harm plants and this makes them garden-friendly. Springtails in the soil break down organic materials that improve the soils’ fertility which is healthy … Read more
Houseplants provide food and shelter for springtails when they hop indoors during the hot seasons. They hide under the leaves and breed in potted plant soil especially if it is always wet. Most springtails on … Read more
Springtails can live in moist and damp bed sheets because they cannot survive without moisture. Since they need humidity to stay hydrated, those tiny jumpy bugs will hop into your bed when the environment is … Read more
Ants in a toilet seat are attracted by stagnant water at the bottom that makes the bowl moist as it evaporates. Worker ants are always hunting for food and a dirty toilet can offer them … Read more
Warm cracks and moist gaps in hardwood floors can provide a habitat for fleas. If you keep indoor pets, fleas are always found on their bellies. Pets lie down while playing and that is how … Read more
A dirty car that is never washed will eventually have a foul smell that attracts adult flies. White worms or maggots in your car are hatched from eggs laid by those flies. When food wraps … Read more
Dirty clothes attract ants because of salty sweat, sticky food or soup spilled on them. Ants may also be attracted to clean clothes if they are poorly washed and rinsed. Before washing, identify stains on … Read more
Roaches can live in bathtub drains because it is consonantly moist, warm and dump. However, this depends on the kind of shampoo used in the tub. Some shampoos make a strong soapy solution when mixed … Read more
Turpentine can kill bed bugs on contact because it contains rosin which can cause severe irritation and burns on insects. It also releases a sharp irritating odor that can repel bed bugs. Turpentine or paint … Read more
