Question
Unknown Insect
These bugs are everywhere in my house. Crawling on walls, on ceiling and also a lot of them have died in my bathtub. They are very very tiny and very thin. In my opinion way to thin to be a roach nymph.They are much smaller and more slender then a silverfish or earwig. I would greatly appreciate it if you could identify this bug for me. Also how can I stop them from entering my home? Thank you so much.
AnswerRaul,
I think this is a termite, probably what's called a "reproductive" that has lost its wings. Do you find shed wings in the area where you find these critters? I can't tell which species but the Formosan subterranean termite is a very destructive species in your area so you'll want to investigate further. See http://www.livingwithbugs.com/termite.html for general information about termites and termite control. You'll probably need to hire a pest control company and I've posted some suggestions about selecting the best company at http://www.livingwithbugs.com/pest_control_service.html and links. You might also want to contact your county Cooperative Extension office and see if they have additional suggestions. If you tell me which MS county you live in I can point you in the right direction. The entomology department is at MSU in Starkville.
Jack DeAngelis
http://www.livingwithbugs.com (the 'Bugs website)
