Need help identifying pest

Ag Rancher 93

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Had a flee jump on my neighbor 4 weeks ago. They fogged and sprayed for flees. They set out glue traps and haven't seen any flees. They have found these bugs. No one can identify them. I told them the outdoor board can solve the case.

AgGrad99

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3:57p, 8/26/25

maybe a midge?

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3:59p, 8/26/25

baby xenomorph??

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4:24p, 8/26/25

That's a Mother-in-law for sure.

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In reply to Ag Rancher 93 • 5:36p, 8/26/25

Page 87Flyfisher. He is our resident OB entomologist. Guaranteed he can tell you all about them!

Ag Rancher 93

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6:20p, 8/26/25

Thanks guys.

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8:50p, 8/26/25

Probably gonna need some better pictures.

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9:07p, 8/26/25

I'll go over tomorrow and see if I can get a clearer picture

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In reply to Ag Rancher 93 • 6:04a, 8/27/25

The phone is going to try to focus on the trap paper, be sure it's closer to the bug.

Also, that's the only bugs you found after how long?

Both of those appear to be flying insects and the lower one does look like a midge. Certainly not fleas.

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4:23p, 8/27/25

To give an update. My friend at the Ag Extension Service just responded and said they were springtails. She said, "every house has them, they are so tiny they find a way inside. They aren't harmful, they like moisture and feed on fungal material and stuff like that in the soil.