Booklice

6726.      I found around 20-30 of this tiny mite in the walls. in my bathroom. They jump, have 8 legs, 2 long antennas, and 2 black eyes. I also have an indoor cat, but I don’t think there’s a connection. Zagreb, Dankovecka. Croatia

 

Number 6726.  These are booklice (Psocodea: Liposcelidae). These are nuisance pests that feed primarily on mold spores and bits of organic matter. Keeping indoor humidity as low as practical will discourage them. Click here for more detailed information including some control suggestions