These individuals are not insects, but are crustaceans similar to shrimp, using a mechanism called tail flip, propelling themselves away from a predator. They can be both herbivores and carnivores feeding on bacteria and dead plants and animals . They enter homes after heavy rainfall and require an exact amount of moisture to live and too much or too little can be lethal. When outdoor environments become too wet, the pests often move inside seeking drier conditions. Unfitting weather stripping provides easy access. Treatment of the yard shrimp can be as easy as drying out moist habitats.
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