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Identifying Fuzzballs That Move?

A fuzzball on a light colored background.What are these tiny little fuzzball things I'm finding all over clothing, towels, rugs, blankets everywhere! These were in the bathroom rug they look like pieces of lint or strands but when you try to pick them up with a pair of scissors they're woven into the fibers of the rug with the long stringy things that you see them moving in.

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When I videoed them, you can actually see them crawl. It looks like some tiny little thing that comes out of it and moves frantically like a little tiny might of some sort. If it's in the dark the light is off in the bathroom or wherever they will come out and make that kind of crazy movement like they're weaving something or eating something. As soon as the light comes, on they stop. Is a bug, is it a mite? I know this sounds crazy.

Fuzz on a carpet.
 
Fuzzballs on a light background.
 
Fuzzballs on a light background.
 
A dark item on the end of a carpet piece.
 
Small fuzzballs on a white surface.
 

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This is a new bug to me.
If you're having an infestation of these bugs you may have to consult with a local exterminator as they are probably doing some damage all the time. A local company may provide you with a free estimate so you can decide.

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Exterminators are expensive so you might want to try asking your questions on some of the 'bug' sites that deal with problems like this all the time.
You can start with one or two of these:
entomologytoday.org/.../
www.thoughtco.com/how-and-where-to-request-a-bug-identification...

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THANK YOU for these site links!

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March 29, 20221 found this helpful

Maybe there are dust mites in your house. Dust Mites are tiny bugs that look like lint. They bite. Dust mites love humidity and hot air circulation. Do a thorough cleaning.

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Read about 9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Dust Mites in Your Home www.conserve-energy-future.com/natural-ways-get-rid-dust-mites.php

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Thks

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These could be baby carpet beetles. Vacuum them up and throw the bag away outside. Spray with insecticide.

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Before or after "larvae" stage"? I find these on clothes and blankets to

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I am going with - Woolly Alder Aphid- this insect has a cottony white fuzz ball look. Here is more on this insect- hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/woolly-alder-aphid

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I found discussion about Fuzz Ball Dust Bunny www.whatsthatbug.com/.../

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