Is this a larval termite? It was inside my microwaveable stuffed animal. I heated it and hundreds of these things came crawling out. Too small to measure. (California)

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Is this a larval termite? It was inside my microwaveable stuffed animal. I heated it and hundreds of these things came crawling out. Too small to measure. (California)

Posted Aug 18, 2023, 10:03 PM UTC

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Isdn21OP•

So the apartment complex we are in is getting fumigated on Monday. And we rent. So I guess I hope it's a termite?

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MrRoarke•

Looks like a Booklouse. Example pic here. They don't bite or sting but are known to munch on book bindings.

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Isdn21OP•

Thanks for commenting, Mr. Roarke. It could definitely be that. I looked up the brand of my stuffed animal and it's from Warmies and on their FAQ they say they fill their products with flax seed and dried lavender. And Wikipedia says booklice are often found in stored grain.

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At the very least, the fumigation next week should kill them off. I definitely threw out the stuffed animal though. Yikes. Thanks again!

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