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Black fleas that are hard to kill

Question: I have black fleas in my house. I have tried sprays, foggers and everything else. Nothing seems to work. Why is it so hard to kill these fleas?

ANSWER Probably what you have are springtails. This is a good name for them, since they hop by using their tail. They are often found in moist locations outside houses, and sometimes inside (kitchens, bathrooms, ground-level rooms). 

Springtails do not bite people or pets, but they can be a nuisance when they occur in large numbers. These are the same insects that can appear in large numbers in the winter on snow, then they are called snow fleas.

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