Springtails

Springtails are very small insects that jump. They sometimes appear in large numbers in moist areas such as kitchen sinks, bathtubs, and in the soil of indoor potted plants. They may also be found outdoors in swimming pools, moist landscaped areas or vegetable gardens, and on the surface of mud puddles. Springtails are a type of bug that can often be found in moist environments during the spring and early summer. They jump when disturbed, which sometimes causes people to confuse them with fleas. However, springtails do not bite humans or pets and they do not spread disease or damage [...]