Booklouse

Damp, warm, and dark environments, often found in books, papers, stored food products, furniture, wall voids, and under wallpaper.

Mold, fungi, starch-based materials (e.g., book bindings, paper, wallpaper paste, cereal products), and microscopic organic debris.

Nocturnal; they thrive in high humidity and are often found in large numbers where mold or mildew is present. They are not known to bite humans or pets.

Potential risks include contamination of food products and damage to books and other paper goods, especially in high humidity. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. They have no significant known benefits.