Does anyone know what kind of beetle this is?
I found these little moving dots in a folder that was lying on our old sofa and I don't know what kind of beetle it could be.
Apparently they're living in our sofa, so I'm wondering how best to get rid of them.
These creatures are extremely tiny and therefore unfortunately difficult to photograph, but I hope you can see them.
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Since it's so tiny, I would consider it dust/book lice.
Please compare for yourself:
https://www.google.de/search?sca_esv=574510585&hl=de&q=staublaus&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ve d=2ahUKEwiXxbGEsYCCAxUCywIHHbdrA4cQ0pQJegQIDRAB&biw=1173&bih=650&dpr=1.36#imgrc=WRxJQdsy_5818M
These can appear in various colors—from transparent white to yellow, to brown to striped, and even with or without wings—and they can jump. This is especially true when the humidity is very high, such as in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms—and especially in new buildings—and especially now in this humid weather.
It is important to ventilate well to reduce this humidity, and then they will soon disappear again.
If this causes mold to form, it would be their livelihood, their food.
They cannot sting or bite, even though they are mistakenly called "lice."
http://www.staublaus.de/
Thank you so much, I was quite shocked when I saw that. Yes, based on the pictures you provided, I can see that those are dust mites. Thanks for the help and tips on getting rid of them.
You're welcome ; )