These are small insects about 1 to 2mm . They are found both indoors & outdoors in damp surroundings. In homes they are found in damp places, near stored foods, in and around books- hence they are named as Psocids. Their food consists of microscopic moulds & fungi, hence they prefer damp, warm, undisturbed situations where these are to be found. They do not cause any destruction & are pests only by being present. Sometimes they are found in large numbers which leads a house – holder to believe they might be doing a lot of damage.
Control Measures :
Since these insects prefer damp conditions, one way to obtain control is to reduce humidity & prophlactic spray to the infected area.
Frequency :
3 Services in the interval of 30 days for 3 months