Springtail

High-moisture environments such as bathrooms, kitchens, basements, potted plant soil, and under sinks. Outdoors, they live in soil, leaf litter, and other damp, organic-rich areas.

Feeds on fungi, mold, algae, and decaying organic matter. They are detritivores.

Known for their ability to jump when disturbed by using a spring-like appendage called a furcula located on their underside. They are wingless and do not fly. They are attracted to and thrive in damp conditions.

Springtails are considered harmless to humans, pets, and building structures. They do not bite, sting, or transmit diseases. Their presence in large numbers indoors can be a nuisance and is often an indicator of a moisture problem, such as a water leak or high humidity. In the ecosystem, they are beneficial decomposers.