Insect Infestation- How to Get Rid of This?

justanick on 01/03/2025 - 02:27
Last edited 01/03/2025 - 14:26 by 1 other user

Hi all, from last week these small insects are getting all over our in formal living room and kitchen ceiling.

Kitchen and lounge are open space. I have tried looking for the source by going through each item in the cupboards but can’t find them. We called a pest control service but nothing. They are back today after he massively sprayed chemicals all over backyard and indoors. I’ve been using Mortein and finished my 4th bottle. These insects don’t move stays like a zombie. They only move when we are gone or lights are off. I poked them with a broom and that’s when they started moving.

1) Firstly what are these? I live in Sydney South.
2) How do I get rid of them?

Pictures: Here and here

FYI - We do not have a single plant inside our house.

Home & Garden Insect

Comments

  • bargaino on 01/03/2025 - 03:08

    It would help if you could give a size, and better photos.

    Grok says Psocids (Booklice), but I don't think so.

  • justanick on 01/03/2025 - 03:34

    They are very tiny like a 5mm in length . I used my best to take more pictures but at a macro picture that’s the best I can do on my iPhone 16 Pro.

    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/100944/120098/img_0221…

    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/100944/120097/img_0220…

    • life is suffering on 01/03/2025 - 07:55
      +4

      They are docking

    • GordonD on 01/03/2025 - 10:50
      +5

      Gees, if images like that that are useless because they're out of focus is the best the camera on even the latest model iphone can do, well, we've learned something today about how technically superior that company's products aren't.

      • mapax on 01/03/2025 - 11:34
        +4

        OP just can’t take photos.

      • aragornelessar on 01/03/2025 - 15:28

        You give an amateur a race car, doesn't mean they'll be able to drive it. Give my mum a camera and doesn't mean she still won't put her finger over the lens.

    • 7ekn00 on 01/03/2025 - 12:35
      +1

      Grab a Pixel Pro and get some proper in focus macro images :/

    • bargaino on 01/03/2025 - 21:00

      Photo looks like the Loch Ness Monster. Or possibly a Yeti.

  • bluedolphinsmangos on 01/03/2025 - 05:38

    Any tips for bed bugs guys ? Help !

  • MS Paint on 01/03/2025 - 06:14
    +2

    All I know is that whoever put that light fitting in had grubby hands. Crikey!

  • PensionerXXL on 01/03/2025 - 08:47

    if they are attracted to light, get some of those bug / moth baits that have the sticky surface, put a cheap bright led in them, leave on over night

  • tenpercent on 01/03/2025 - 09:24

    Do you have fruit left out?

  • Protractor on 01/03/2025 - 09:56

    Cerebral parasite sawflies?

  • MrThing on 01/03/2025 - 11:04
    +2

    stop being dirty and grubby.. clean the house

  • BigBirdy on 01/03/2025 - 11:28

    Did the pest service check your ceiling? The bugs might be in there, then entering via a light fitting, or small hole.

  • Stewardo on 01/03/2025 - 11:34

    In a bowl put a cup of apple cider vinegar, a cup of water and a good squirt of dishwashing liquid. Mix and leave on bench for 48 hours. If bowl fills with insects rinse and repeat until they are gone from house.

    • theHMASfriendship on 01/03/2025 - 11:42
      +9

      I’ve tried this and it worked really well, although it didn’t really taste that good so I added some Nutri grain

      • Stewardo on 01/03/2025 - 11:45
        +1

        Ironman food

  • Baysew on 01/03/2025 - 14:28

    Don't leave left over Red Bull around.

  • Shame on 01/03/2025 - 15:08
    +2

    They're klendathu arachnids and are fairly common this time of year. I've used a company called Johnny Rico Pest Control to get rid of them in the past.

  • hornbill on 01/03/2025 - 15:42

    Dehumidifier

  • c64 on 01/03/2025 - 17:21
    +1

    These insects don’t move stays like a zombie

    you've discovered some of the latest minature chinese spy camera devices. i've got a few in my room and i wave to them every morning

  • justanick on 01/03/2025 - 22:10

    I did some work on my macro photography skills and look another picture. This is in reference to a toothpick. It seems two insects joined together.

    I’m really trying hard to find out what this is and get rid of them. I would really appreciate some help.
    Yes, our house is clean and there’s no fruits left open.

    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/100944/120119/img_0242…

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