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141897 Views 2 Replies Last post: Apr 2, 2018 1:51 PM by Lyndylou

Frabs

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Jun 10, 2015 7:04 PM

Tiny black bugs around the house

Hello everyone

I keep finding tiny dark bugs (somewhere between a dark brown and black-ish colour) around my bed, about one a week, and keep picking them up from my linen. Initially I thought they might have come from outside, since my window cracks are quite large, but now that they re-appear quite so regularly, I would like to know whether they are harmless or actual pests. I would hugely appreciate any help in identifying the bug (see pictures below). Any information would be great!

Thanks in advance.

Best,

Frabs