LICE (General)

Biology

• Length: 1/25 to 1/13 inch
• Almost colorless to gray to light brown
• Has small scale-like, non functional wings
• Booklice have chewing mouth parts.

Distribution/Habits

• Found throughout the world
• Most species are outdoor inhabitants found under bark, grass, damp wood, leaves, etc. They have been found in houses, warehouses, libraries, insect collections and in stored foods.
• Booklice prefer damp, warm, undisturbed places.
• Numbers escalate in structures during spring and summer.
• Feed primarily on mold which develops on glue of wallpaper, and book bindings