Tiny jumpy bugs on top of an aquarium’s water surface are called springtails. Depending on the lights around the tank, they may have a brown, black, or off-white appearance. Stagnant water in an aquarium constantly … 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
Springtails in pools are attracted by evaporating water molecules which cause a damp humid environment around pools. They are a major problem in swimming pools during the warm seasons because their natural habitats are dried … Read more
Springtails are tiny jumping bugs attracted to moisture and damp environments in the bathroom and bathtub. A dirty shower can attract lots of pests, including springtails. Those little jumpy bugs may also crawl on your … Read more
