Booklice

[Reese]

Has anyone ever noticed booklice in their environments? They are very small and hard to see. I first noticed one while inspecting another insect with my digital microscope. They are very fast moving and hard to catch. I had never noticed them before. Now however, since discovering them, I can spot and catch them often in my living environment. I haven't run into an infestation or anything just find them here and there singular. Anyway, they have caught my interest as a possible involvement in this phenomenon.

[lamb]

Oh yeah baby.. My home was saturated with psocids, fungus gnats and some other minute creature when the onset occurred last fall. I could literally stand in my driveway and hear springtails bouncing off of the pavement and the garage. I saw them bouncing off of my sheets and mattress. This whole thing has been an utter nightmare!

[Reese]

Sounds like a very familiar scenario..............!

[lamb]

Dehumidify! Spray Enzymes.. Nature's Miracle or Kid's and Pet's Carpet/Stain Cleaner from Wal mart. I threw out damn near everything we owned! I swear my dog has a connection, but I am sure humidity does too. I don't know that I can save my house at this point ( I left it for 2 months) we'll see when I go back. Whatever it is definitely travels with me but I am so much better in a non infected environment. I know that I am infecting this one daily tho' me and the dog. I can actually drive my car for a bit now, the dog has not been in it and I spray it with the enzymes. Of course, my face is starting to crawl as we speak!

Can't win.

[Jo]

Yes, I had book lice around my sink and in my food cupboards. They love moisture, fungus and have a very varied diet apparently:

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I thought they were small ants back then:



I know some other morgies have asked about them, so possibly connected via our fungus part of affliction?

Jo