Bed bug and booklice are commonly confused with each other, this guide is meant to help you differentiate between the two species. Bed bugs look like small brown or reddish-brown apple seed-looking critters that are about the size of an apple seed. Booklice on the other hand look like brown to black short-winged insects with a flat body that is about 1/16th of an inch long and look more like a grain than a bug. Bed bugs, also known as Cimex lectularius, are small, flat, wingless insects that feed solely on the blood of humans and animals while they sleep at night. Booklice (Psocids) are very common in homes. They are not known to transmit disease. Both appear as wingless, flat brown insects. The booklice is a tiny wingless insect, measuring 1/10 to ¼ of an inch and does not have wings or eyes. The adult of the species are about ½ as long as the smallest bed bug; ¼ inch long. Booklice are usually found in warm, damp books and poorly stored papers. They feed on decaying paper, hair and skin cells, fungi and mold spores. Booklice can be found in libraries, offices and homes.

Bed Bug Vs Booklice

Introduction

Pestend has been the Toronto pest control exterminator of choice for over twenty years because we get rid of all kinds of pests, including the most annoying and destructive ones. The pesky booklouse may not sound very threatening, but it can ruin your books, paper decorations and even food if left unchecked. In this article we will cover everything you need to know about booklice infestation in Toronto.

What are booklice?

Booklice are small, wingless insects with short antennae. They belong to the order Psocoptera and the family Psocidae. Booklice are related to spiders, but are not spiders. Booklice are sometimes called bark lice or bark bugs because they live in tree bark. Booklice do not bite humans or pets and do not cause any problems for people living in homes infested with them.

How to tell if you have a booklice infestation

Booklice can be identified by their small size, as well as the presence of shed skins and webbing. These signs are sometimes difficult to spot, but if you see them, it’s a good indication that you have a booklice infestation.

Booklice fecal matter is another sign that you may have an infestation. This can be found on the surface of furniture or carpeting in dark corners where they congregate. You may also notice your books smelling like mildew.

Are booklice dangerous?

Booklice are not dangerous. They are not a health hazard and they’re not a threat to humans, pets, plants or food. Booklice do not bite and they cannot transmit diseases to humans or animals. If you have booklice in your home and are concerned about them, contact an exterminator to get them removed.

How to get rid of a booklice infestation

If you have a booklice infestation, it’s important to get rid of them as soon as possible. These tiny bugs can cause damage to books and other paper products, which could lead to costly repairs or replacements. Luckily, there are several ways you can use to get rid of a booklice infestation:

• Use a vacuum cleaner or an electric sweeper to remove any visible booklice that may be on your property. You should also use these tools regularly in the future, especially after bringing new books into your home.
• Spray or dust any areas where you think there might be more booklices hiding with pesticides and insecticides designed for killing this type of pest. There are many different products out there that can help with this; just make sure they’re safe for use around people!
• If all else fails (or if using pesticides doesn’t seem like something worth trying), consider hiring an exterminator for professional services instead! They probably know best how best way remove pests like these from homes.”

Call Pestend to help you get rid of a booklice infestation.

Call Pestend to help you get rid of a booklice infestation.

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Booklice are not dangerous but they can be annoying and even destructive.

Booklice are not dangerous, but they can be annoying and even destructive. These tiny pests may not bite or sting, but they will eat away at book bindings and other paper products in your home.

These insects are called “booklice” because they like to feed on the glue that binds the pages of books together. They also like to feast on wallpaper paste and anything made of paper (including toilet paper). In fact, these little guys are so fond of eating things made from cellulose (a type of carbohydrate found in plants) that they will even eat dead skin cells off people’s bodies!

Because they don’t pose any serious health risks to humans or animals, many people never think twice about having them around until someone else mentions an infestation problem with these insects—then it becomes clear just how pervasive booklice really are!

Conclusion

Booklice can become a real nuisance and are hard to get rid of. They cause damage to books, paper, wallpaper, photos, clothing and other fabrics by eating the paste or glue that holds them together. They also eat up food products like flour and cereals. As we’ve seen in this article, it is often difficult for homeowners to tell the difference between booklice and bed bugs. If you suspect that you have an infestation of either type of pest then professional help will be needed.