Booklice

Damp, warm environments such as under wallpaper, in books, pantries, and basement areas with high humidity.

Microscopic mold, fungi, starches, and organic debris found in glue, paste, and damp grain products.

They are scavenger insects that thrive in high humidity; they reproduce rapidly in moist conditions and are often seen scurrying in large numbers.

They do not bite or transmit diseases to humans but are considered a nuisance pest that can contaminate stored food products and damage paper goods through mold growth.