How to Get Rid of Springtails in Worcester, Massachusetts

Springtails feed on plant matter and spread microorganisms in soil, making them agricultural pests. When threatened, springtails use an abdominal, tail-like appendage folded under their 6-millimeter bodies to jump when threatened.

• It takes no more than 11 weeks for the larvae of springtails to grow into adults.
• Springtails are able to breed year-round.
• Springtails can be white, yellow or blue-grey in color.
• Using a soap and water mixture is often enough to get rid of an infestation of springtails.
• Springtails practice various means of reproduction which include the males spreading their sperm around or females emitting pheromones to attract males for direct reproduction.

Humans can get skin irritation through loose scales and hair, but they are generally not parasitic. As they know best on how to get rid of springtails, professional exterminators are recommended. Find out how to get rid of springtails by calling an exterminator now.