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  1. Springtail - Wikipedia

    Springtails (class Collembola) form the largest of the three lineages of modern hexapods that are no longer considered insects, i.e. Protura, Diplura and Collembola.

  2. Springtails - Size, Types, Characteristics, Habitat, & Life Cycle

    Dec 9, 2024 · Springtails are tiny, wingless arthropods of the class Collembola belonging to the subphylum Hexapoda. They form the largest of the three lineages of hexapods, having segmented …

  3. Springtails | Colorado State University Extension Website

    Springtails are tiny, bouncy arthropods that launch themselves into the air with a built-in spring, a furcula, making them some of the most acrobatic creatures in the soil! They play a huge role in …

  4. Springtails | UMN Extension

    Springtails are found in areas of high moisture and in organic debris. They can be annoying but do not damage food, clothes, furniture or property. Springtails do not bite or sting and are harmless to …

  5. Springtails: What They Are, Where They Live, Getting Rid of ... - WebMD

    Jan 23, 2025 · Most common types of springtail need damp, wet conditions to survive. The best way to get rid of springtails is to begin by removing excess moisture or humidity from your home or yard.

  6. Springtails / Home and Landscape / UC Statewide IPM Program (UC IPM)

    Springtails are small jumping creatures that sometimes appear in large numbers in moist indoor areas. They are mainly a nuisance pest, since springtails do not bite humans or pets, nor do they spread …

  7. Springtails, also known as collembola (Class Collembola), are very small arthropods that share some characteristics with the insects, but they aren’t classified as insects.

  8. What Are Springtails? — 8 Facts You Should Know - Thrive Pest Control

    Springtails are small, wingless insects that live in moist soil and decaying plant material. They don't bite or sting, but they can be a nuisance to homeowners because they can breed quickly and travel …

  9. Springtail | Insects, Soil Dwellers, Microarthropods | Britannica

    The springtail, found in all types of soil and leaf litter throughout the world from Antarctica to the Arctic, is one of the most widely distributed insects. They are among the few species of insects that are …

  10. Springtails - NC State Extension Publications

    3 days ago · Springtails can be found almost everywhere outdoors. They primarily live in the soil, in leaf mold, organic mulches, under tree bark, in decaying logs, and may even infest potted plants. They …