I have been bitten/stung outside at night or late evening several times by these little black monsters. It feels like a wasp sting and continues to burn and feel like something is poking into my skin even tho there isn't. Tiny little monster outside, maybe 3x the size of a flea. Does anyone know what this is and how do I get rid of it (and its entire bloodline )? I live in Alabama.
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Masked Hunter (Reduvius personatus), probably a nymph since it's small. They'll give a nasty bite. Thanks for the great picture - very helpful - and I hope the bites heal quickly! Widely available insect sprays and repellants can be used to control them.
If no one here knows, your local cooperative extension will.
This looks like a springtail. They like dampness so if the ground you're on is damp, it might be them. If you look closely and see bands of different shades it would be Orchesella Cincta.
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