Subject: Strange bug
Location: Southeastern USA
January 22, 2017 12:15 pm
I have these bugs on my porch rail. The jump but don’t bite that I know of
Signature: Kat
Dear Kat,
This looks like a benign Globular Springtail to us. Here is a much more detailed image from BugGuide.
Hi Daniel,
How can I get rid of them or are they that helpful to me?
Thanks,
Kat
They are considered beneficial in that they help to break down raw materials into nutritious soil, but if they are too numerous, they may be a nuisance. We do not provide extermination advice.