Susie,
Springtails feed on microscopic molds on wood or other organic materials in areas that have extremely high moisture. If you can eliminate the moisture issue with repair or fans, the springtails should disappear. Patrick J. Kelley Insects Limited, Inc. 16950 Westfield Park Road Westfield, IN 46074 USA Phone: (317) 896-9300 Fax: (317)867-5757 email: [email protected] website: www.insectslimited.com ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Susan Fishman-Armstrong Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [pestlist] Springtails We are having an outbreak of springtails. I have been working with our Risk Management Department and we have had the nest sprayed. However, I just checked our traps and either we didn't get the nest, or it has moved. The springtails are around our collection objects and are drawing in beetles (probably to eat them). Does anyone have any idea of the most effective way to get rid of them? Thanks, Susie +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Susie Fishman-Armstrong Laboratory Coordinator Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA 30118 678-839-6303 (office) 678-839-6306 (fax) www.westga.edu/~ajwlab/
