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Hi- I recently noticed some very very small winged bugs gathered along the bottom of the windows in my living room. They look to be tan or orange and ...
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Tiny bugs on windowsill #295065
Asked December 30, 2015, 2:35 PM EST
Hi- I recently noticed some very very small winged bugs gathered along the bottom of the windows in my living room. They look to be tan or orange and most appear to not be moving. Last week I had noticed one or two tiny little bugs flying around in this room, I actually thought they were dust floating around they are so small, but now I would assume it was these that I am seeing at the bottom of the Windows. These windows do get some condensation along this bottom portion of the glass where these bugs are. Any help to identify them and course of action to get rid of them would be greatly appreciated.
Providence County Rhode Island
Expert Response
Hello
The insects appear to a tiny gnat. The photos did not give enough detail for a positive identification.
Weather has been unusually warm, although colder temperatures have just arrived. The cold weather should kill the insects if they are coming from outside. Just vacuum or wipe up the ones in the window sill. You could be correct is noticing the insects could be attracted to the moisture from the condensation. Wipe down the windows daily to see if this reduces the insect population. Another insect it could be is a fungus gnat whose larvae live the soil of houseplants. Typically fungus gnats fly around the plants, not window.
Insecticides are not needed for the ones in the window. Clean up the area and watch for signs of new ones.
Regards,
Carol Quish
The insects appear to a tiny gnat. The photos did not give enough detail for a positive identification.
Weather has been unusually warm, although colder temperatures have just arrived. The cold weather should kill the insects if they are coming from outside. Just vacuum or wipe up the ones in the window sill. You could be correct is noticing the insects could be attracted to the moisture from the condensation. Wipe down the windows daily to see if this reduces the insect population. Another insect it could be is a fungus gnat whose larvae live the soil of houseplants. Typically fungus gnats fly around the plants, not window.
Insecticides are not needed for the ones in the window. Clean up the area and watch for signs of new ones.
Regards,
Carol Quish
