Springtail Treatment

You’ve just spotted a cluster of tiny, hopping specks in your potted plants – or maybe they’re leaping around your kitchen sink. They seem harmless, but you’re left wondering, “What on earth are these things?” If they’re tiny, moisture-loving insects with an impressive ability to jump, you may be dealing with springtails. Don’t stress – Lookout Pest Control offers fast and effective springtail treatment services. 

If you don’t want to share your space with springtails, we can help. Lookout Pest Control’s experienced exterminators will restore your peace of mind with reliable springtail control in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky.

How Does Springtail Treatment Work?

We believe in long-term pest solutions. To achieve that, our springtail control strategy is rooted in three key steps: inspection, treatment, and prevention.

1. Property Inspection: We begin by examining the damp, humid areas springtails love — under sinks, around windows, in potted plants, even crawl spaces and basements. By identifying the hot spots, we can focus on the precise locations where springtails are most likely breeding.
2. Targeted Treatment Strategy: Our technicians apply industry-best treatments where they’re sure to have maximum impact. Depending on the level of infestation, we may use multiple treatments simultaneously.
3. Prevention and Exclusion: We’ll help you safeguard your home by identifying the root cause of your springtail problem. Whether it’s leaky pipes, poor ventilation, over-watered houseplants, or something else, preventing the next infestation is a crucial part of long-term pest control.

Are Springtails and Fleas the Same?

Fortunately, no, though it can be easy to mistake these two insects for each other. They’re both tiny and can jump vast distances relative to their size. The big difference is that springtails are pretty harmless whereas fleas are a serious issue that may require professional flea control. 

Here’s how to tell the difference:

• Legs: Fleas have long and powerful legs designed for jumping; springtails have a forked tail-like appendage tucked under the abdomen that they use to propel themselves. It can be tough to spot, but if you see this appendage, you can be sure you’re dealing with springtails.
• Color: Fleas are dark brown to reddish-brown; springtails vary from gray to black to speckled gray/black.
• Where You Find Them: Fleas are usually spotted on or near pets, bedding, or carpeting, while springtails often gather around damp surfaces like windowsills, bathrooms, or potted plants. Homes with pets are much more likely to have flea infestations, but it is still possible to get fleas even if you have no pets.

Should You Worry About Springtails?

Springtails don’t pose a threat to humans or pets. They don’t bite, carry diseases, or cause structural damage. But they can be annoying to panic-inducing depending on how you feel about pests in your house. They can also cause damage to plants – both indoors and outdoors – in large numbers.

Springtail Exterminator Services in Your Area

Springtails may be harmless, but that doesn’t mean you have to like them. It’s your home and you don’t need a reason, so kick them out!

At Lookout Pest Control, we’re proud to offer industry-best residential pest control treatments across the Southeastern United States. Find out why we’re the trusted choice in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky – call us today for a free estimate.