Could someone please tell me what kind of insect is this?. - Ask Extension
Could someone please tell me what kind of insect is this? this measures less than a millimeter.
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Could someone please tell me what kind of insect is this?. #749857
Asked May 14, 2021, 3:49 AM EDT
Could someone please tell me what kind of insect is this?
this measures less than a millimeter.
Alameda County California
Expert Response
It looks more like a mite, possibly rat mite or bird mite. You would need to find the source (rodent/ bird) and get rid of those and any nesting material and then you can treat for the mites.
