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What Kind of Bug is This?

A bug on a white background.I recently found these bugs in my bathroom along the baseboard, all dead. I have even seen one or two crawling inside my bathroom sink and even more in and around my tub. They are very tiny, moves slow. You can't see them on the dark floor but they stand out against the sink and tub. I took a swiffer and ran it along the wall and it was tons of them dead. Please help.

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January 28, 20210 found this helpful
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Tiny bugs are difficult to identify.
There are a lot of different bugs that are attracted to moisture and bathrooms and kitchens are the usual place to find them.
I'm not sure but your bugs could be psciod mites or springtails or any number of other bugs.
The main thing to do is to try and find any places in your bathroom that has moisture such as the pipes under the sink and windowsills.

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A fan may help also or a small dehumidifier.
Try to leave the door open as much as possible.
Many people say that you can use vinegar to kill most types of these bugs.
Best not to use bug sprays in such small areas.
If the bugs are near your drains then you might want to pour a little household bleach down the drain at night. Use beach carefully as the fumes can be toxic and it only takes a small amount.
After using bleach, be sure to wipe off any left standing on your chrome fixtures as it may harm them.

You can send your pictures and comments to your local Agriculture agency as they can probably identify your bug.
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This site has some overall information:
www.doityourself.com/.../how-to-kill-springtails-safely-in...

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January 25, 20210 found this helpful

I would not be as worried what they are as I would getting rid of them. I would spray an insecticide around the baseboard and pour bleach down the drains.

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If you are renting, let the landlord know.

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January 26, 20210 found this helpful

It is a little itty bitty bug.

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January 26, 20210 found this helpful

It looks like a stink bug to me. If you use young living peppermint oil or Diatomaceous Earth sold at walmart kills wide variety of bugs safe if you have pets and/or kids.

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January 27, 20210 found this helpful

They look like little Flour Weevils, the are harmless to humans. Regular insecticide will take care of them.

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www.wikihow.com/get-rid-of-weevils-(flour-bugs)# - some history on this insect- en.wikipedia.org/.../weevil

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