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Nipissing District, Northern Ontario, Canada, Ontario, Canada
May 28, 2018
Size: 2-6mm
These little bugs keep coming through our screens and into our home. We get an outdoor treatment yearly and it doesn't seem to affect these little bugs.

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Contributed by Shane MacDonald on 11 July, 2018 - 9:39am
Last updated 25 July, 2018 - 9:57am

Frassed
Moved from ID Request.

ID has been given, and the images aren't needed for the Guide. They will be visible here for 30 days until removed by the system.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 25 July, 2018 - 9:57am

Collembola or springtails. T
Collembola or springtails. They have a "tail" that folds up underneath them and can propel them a long way if you try to disturb them. They are common in soil all around the world. Not anything to really worry about too much.
… Jason Hansen, 11 July, 2018 - 10:00am

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