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Little Black Bugs
by: Dan

I see these occasionally where I live in SLC UT. I notice everyone talking about killing them but no one seems to consider the obvious alternative to just let them be. I mean, take it out of your house when it is in your face, but these little bugs are 100% harmless. I even think their weird little face is kinda cute. No need to spray poison in your house to kill them for sure!!! I mean if they were poisonous themselves I would understand taking a chance, but you are more likely to end up harming yourself if you spray, and all to eliminate a completely harmless and pretty unobtrusive little insect. Just my opinion of course. :)
lots of these in NJ
by: Anonymous

I live in New Jersey and have these in my bathroom and kitchen. I keep flushing them away only to have more appear. They seem to love the shower area and around the bathroom vanity and kitchen counter near the sink. They seem to appear out of nowhere. How do I get rid of these? my cats don't seem to want to play with them and I don't want to spray pesticides in the house due to my cats.
Broad-nosed weevil
by: Moni

Melissa and others
The photo is of one of the broad-nosed weevils, it is not clear enough or closeup enough to tell which one. Some species of weevils may migrate into homes in the summer and fall.
There are several weevils that can come into homes either attracted to lights or because of the plantings nearby, or looking for a hibernation spot(like the Asian lady beetles). It could be the Asiatic oak weevil, black vine weevil, strawberry root weevil or imported longhorned weevil.

For control it is best to caulk cracks and snug-fitting doors and windows tp prevent weevils from entering homes. Weevils, especially the strawberry root weevil, are strongly attracted to water and can be trapped in shallow pans of water placed around building foundations. Physical removal is best with a vacuum sweeper. Chemical control usually is not necessary.
These are not household pests just a nuisance.
small black bug
by: Anonymous

I live in green bay, wi
and i started seeing the same black bugs also
but i do not know anything about them
but i will try taro ant spray.. ty
We have them too!
by: Rachelle

We have the same small black bugs in our house. We live in Green Bay, WI as well. We cannot spray Taro because we have indoor cats and it is poison to them. Any other suggestions as to how to get rid of them? My husband is killing them in droves!
Little Black Bugs
by: Anonymous

We have had the same bug show up in our kitchen, an on the floor in the kitchen/dining room area. Do not know what they are, except they are crunchy. We did notice that where we previously put down/sprayed Taro Ant Spray to keep sweet ants out of the house, the little black bugs are laying dead in that area. We assume they are coming in through the patio door and the taro ant spray works so that's what we are doing right now. Hopefully they will go away with fall/winter. We are in Green Bay WI

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