AboutEd Saugstad Expertise Will accept most questions in general entomology, including those related to medical entomology, taxonomy, ecology, arthropod surveillance, and pest management.
Experience 21 years in the U.S. Army as a medical entomologist; duties varied from surveillance of pest populations (including mosquitoes, cockroaches, ticks, and stored products pests) to conducting research on mosquito-virus ecological relationships and mosquito faunal studies. Ten years as a civilian analyst for the Department of Defense, primarily on distribution of vector-borne diseases worldwide. Limited experience on surveillance of agricultural insects in North Dakota and Indiana.
Organizations Entomological Society of America, Society for Vector Ecology, National Speleological Society.
Publications American Journal of Public Health, Contributions of the American Entomological Institute, Japanese Journal of Sanitary Zoology, Journal of Economic Entomology, Mosquito News, and Mosquito Systematics.
Education/Credentials B.S. in entomology from North Dakota State University in 1963, M.S. in entomology from Purdue University in 1967.
Expert: Ed Saugstad Date: 7/4/2008 Subject: little brown worms
Question Ed... I have these tiny ( millimeters long--a little bigger than a pin head) brown worm like creatures invading my bathroom and laundry room. They seem to be able to lift their bodies upwards but otherwise rarely move. I tried to take a picture but its nothing more than a speck. Tonight I noticed they were all along the window sills, screens outside. They seem to be attracted to the humid spaces in my house. Any guesses and more importantly how can I get rid of them. Thanks
Answer Dear Michelle - What you describe does not match any common household pest with which I am familiar, particularly the bit about them scarcely moving. Rather than have me make wild guesses, if you tell me your state of residence, I may be able to refer you to a more local source for assistance in resolving this matter.
Waiting to hear back,
Saugy
