Springtails - Insects in the City

One of the most unusual, and smallest, insect inhabitants of Texas lawns are springtails. Far from being harmful, springtails serve as decomposers, one of a community of organisms that help break down organic matter and return valuable nutrients to the soil. Springtails can be found in compost bins, lawns, mulch or nearly anywhere in soil or leaf litter.  Occasionally, however, springtails become a nuisance around homes. Identification Springtails are among the smallest insects in the home landscape. Typical species are about .04 inch-(1 mm-) long, barely visible to the Read More →

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