Dec 12, 2025 · The small bugs that are often found in stored books are tiny insects called booklice. These creatures are drawn to areas with high humidity and moisture, and love feeding on mold.

Jun 13, 2025 · Booklice are tiny insects, only about 1 to 2 mm long—roughly 1/32 to 1/16th of an inch. They look similar to termites. They are soft-bodied insects, white or brown, and may or may not have …

Jul 23, 2024 · Booklice are small, wingless insects that are frequently found in homes. They feed on mold and fungi and are indicators of high humidity or moisture.

Jul 21, 2025 · Booklice aren’t actually lice at all. These tiny insects, also called psocids, are harmless creatures that won’t bite you or spread diseases. But they can be annoying when they show up in …

Some psocids (usually Liposcelis spp.) are wingless and can be found inside buildings. They are called booklice because they are often found near books or paper. Booklice are rarely damaging inside …

Oct 14, 2024 · Learn how to get rid of booklice and prevent them from coming back so you can protect your book collection from infestation and deterioration.

Jan 28, 2025 · Booklice are a type of chewing lice, not sucking lice, which means they are not at all interested in humans or other animals. This type of louse feeds on fungi and mold, which can exist in …

Dec 10, 2025 · Booklice are hard to spot and often mistaken for other pests. Here's how to get rid of booklice and prevent them in the future.

Jan 23, 2025 · Booklice are tiny, soft-bodies insects that feed on mold, fungi and organic materials commonly found in books, paper and damp environments. They are very small, usually less than …

Jun 10, 2024 · Booklice, also known as psocids, are small, soft-bodied insects that thrive in warm, damp, humid conditions, feeding on bacteria, yeast, mold, algae, and other organic matter. Although they …