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Identifying Small Brown Bugs?

June 28, 2018

Identifying a Tiny Bug - tiny bug on white tub surfaceDoes anyone know what kind of bug this is? And how to get rid of it? I keep finding them in the bathtub. They are very tiny and slow moving. I can not tell if they have wings. Here are some pictures. It was hard to get a picture since they are so little.

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Looks like silverfish. They like water and paper.

en.m.wikipedia.org/.../Silverfish

Prevention is the best medicine! A dehumidifier helps, as does getting rid of paper and cardboard. There is a good natural, safe way to get rid of them described here:

www.apartmenttherapy.com/silverfish-how-to-get-rid-of-them...

 
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March 19, 2021

I just moved into an apartment and have been super worried about bed bugs. I have found two of these guys so far and I don't know what they are.

If you could give me your perspective, I would appreciate it!

A small bug on a carpeted surface.
 
A small bug on a carpeted surface.
 

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March 19, 20211 found this helpful
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This is a young Oriental cockroach.
njaes.rutgers.edu/.../

 
 
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February 4, 2020

I found this guy on my sock. Anyone know what it is?

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This is a beetle that has come from outside or it is one that lives in carpets. You'll need to get rid of them if you find more around your home.

 

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It doesn't have the right pattern for the carpet beetles we get.

It looks more like a grape leaf beetle. Are you in the US? They are not in season here yet, at least where I am, so I hesitate to say for sure.

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June 18, 2020

I found this little guy this morning. Honestly it looks less harmful until I zoomed in on him. I found him on my bathroom floor in Arizona.

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The bug is in the cockroach family. Some people confuse these roaches with waterbugs. I would set out roach traps to trap them and get them out of your home before they lay eggs and you have a horrible mess to learn up.

 

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I also believe it is in the roach family and the bathroom and kitchen are usually where they love to live.

You may have just brought this one home in a grocery bag or there may be others hiding in 'damp' areas. Either way you need to work fast to keep them from multiplying.

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I would suggest you go to either an Ace or True Value Hardware store and ask for help as they will have natural remedies to get you started - and - they usually have knowledgeable people to work with you.

 
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February 12, 2020

I found it crawling on my arm, then again across a pillow. It crawls really fast.

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It looks like a carpet beetle, or some type of beetle!

 

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This is not a bed bug so you are fine. it is a beetle that has come from outside to get warm. You need to really do a deep cleaning of your rugs and then take the cleaner outside and dump the contents in the trash to get rid of them.

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You can also put down sticky fly tape so when they run across this they are stuck there. Then throw this in the trash.

 
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September 10, 2020

I found this on my pillow and now I'm super freaked out. Can someone help me figure out what this is?

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It looks like some type of small weevil. Have you seen any in your kitchen or pantry? It could be a flour weevil. Just vacuum your house well, and check food items like rice, flour, pasta, dried beans, etc. If you find any there, throw away any foods that are contaminated, and wipe down cabinets with either a bleach and water mix or white distilled vinegar. Most weevils are harmless !!!

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Good luck.

 
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July 1, 2021

I have seen these on the ground of my wrap around porch, siding of my house and now inside the house in bathrooms and along window trim. Is this something I should get an exterminator for?

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December 6, 2020

Hi, does anyone know what bug this is? I've only found one and it was in my bed but it disappeared as soon as I moved after I took the picture so I'm kinda worried now. Many thanks!

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August 30, 2020

The most important question is how to get rid of it, it's all over my bed and comes outside in dark. Even changing the bedsheets doesn't help.

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If these are all over your bed and they come out at night then you have a bad case of bed bugs and you will need to get rid of the bed to start off with, clean the home you are living in, and maybe even get pest control to come out and spray your home. it sounds like you have a bad infestation of bed bugs and they have been there for quite some time.

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You will need to check your other furniture to make sure they are not in the house or even in your carpets. If you live in an apartment you will need to contact the landlord because these could have come into your home from your neighbor's house next to you.

 

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Bedbugs!
Very bad news as it is almost impossible to get rid of these by DIY methods. Also, probably wherever you go (and anyone living in the same place) will be carrying these pests with you so you are infecting every area of your house/apartment and probably carrying them with you to work or wherever you go outside of your home.

If this is a new to you living space and it is furnished, then you should contact your landlord as they would be responsible for taking care of this problem in the apartment/home. You would still have to take care of your personal items, especially all clothing.

If the bed is your property then you would be responsible for paying all expenses to an exterminator and you will need one for this type of problem.
You may have brought the bugs in with your bed or you may have been visiting (or had a visitor) that was infested and brought them home with you.
Hotels/motels are having a lot of problems with bedbugs as people bring them in when staying overnight.
Maybe friends have them?
It will be a lot of trouble and expense to remove these from your personal items in addition to the cost of an exterminator.
Check out this link for what is necessary to remove these bugs.

www.bedbugsbites.net/.../

www.medicalnewstoday.com/.../318083#bites

 
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June 22, 2020

What kind of bug is this? I found a couple on the wall next to window, one on my bed, and one crawling on my hand. Can someone suggest to me what is this and whether this is harmful and what precautions to take?

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This looks a lot like a termite. Are you seeing piles of wood or shavings around you home that are not explained?

I would take it to the hardware store if you have one opened and have them check. If that is what you have, people will tell you homemade remedies work. I do not beleive them and sadly this is one place where me (who is totally anti chemical), calls in the experts. These can do a lot of damage to homes and proerpty and treatment is best left to the pros. Be sure to find someone reputable and see if they offer discounts if you are a senior or student.

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This looks like a dust mite or what some call dust bugs. They sort of look like termines at first but if you can blow them up large enough you will see they are a dust bug. They can be found in window cells, on beds, and even crawling on you. Some think they are bed bugs because they almost have the same shape and size.

 
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August 6, 2021

Hi! I just made an account for this site purely for this reason. I left home for about a week and came back to find these bugs have decided to camp out here while I was gone. I live on the west coast in a rainforest-like area so it's damp and we are currently in a heat wave, if that helps.A small brown bug on a fabric surface.

 

I've seen six in the past hour and tried to kill them all. I only noticed in my room because I was trying to sleep so it's easier to concentrate on them. They jump and fly and I think they only have two sets of wings but they're super fast so i could be wrong. seem to be attracted to my laptop light. I got a few photos but again, very fast. Any help is appreciated

A small brown bug on a grey fabric surface.
 
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August 17, 2020

I found these under my plant stand. They kind of look like really skinny rollie pollies.

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There are several similar bugs but the pill bug- roly/poly - rolly/pollies are one of the very few bugs that roll into a ball.
It does appear you have one of these but they are called 'nuisance' bugs' because they usually do no harm to people or plants.
They are sometimes called 'garbage bugs' because they feed on decaying matter in your yard and many people just leave them alone as they are usually considered 'helpful' to yard waste.

They can be a pest if found in your home but can be easily vacuumed away.
If several are found in your home then you may have some cracks around your doors, windows, AC units, etc that invites them in.

 

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This is Armadillidiidae , better known as Pill Bug or Roly Poly (Polies). they are popular garden dwellers eating plant life and decay matter. They love moist damp areas. Here is a link to this insect - en.wikipedia.org/.../armadillidiidae

 
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May 14, 2020

What is this bug? I'm afraid it's bed bugs, but I found it in my bathroom. This is the third time I've seen one in the past week.

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May 15, 20200 found this helpful
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These are water beetles or what some people call carpet beetles. They come in the home from the drains and love to be in wet moist places.

 

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This insect is from the family Elateridae- commonly called Click Beetle. Other names include elaters, snapping beetle , spring beetle. These insects are outdoor insects. Sometimes they make a way into your home. They are not bed bugs( they are Beetles). Regular insecticide should take care of them.

 
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December 26, 2019

I found this bug shell in a dresser drawer. Any idea what it belongs to?

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I am not an expert, but it looks like a dead bed bug. They are that color and shape. Hopefully you don't see any more of these (dead or living).

If you are in the US, upload a (clearer) photo to your local home extension office and get them to weigh in.

Here is a link to find the one closest to you:

pickyourown.org/countyextensionagentoffices.htm

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October 11, 2018

I have been finding these bugs on my dog near his butt and back area. He wears his flee collar all the time so does anyone have any idea what bug this is and why all of a sudden I'm finding them?

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July 23, 2018

I have noticed there are some tiny dark brown oval curved insects in my apartment recently. They are everywhere, in the closet, kitchen, bathrooms, and even on the ceiling. I found 6-7 of them since last week and I have no idea what are they.

They don't seem to fly nor jump. They just walk, not really fast and it's easy to catch them. I have a baby and a cat and I am afraid they may cause them some health issues.

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July 23, 20180 found this helpful

It looks like a beetle. Notify the landlord

 
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April 3, 2021

Found these in my bathroom. Any idea what they are? Any help is appreciated! (Pic is zoomed in)

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