What are these?

[aribankd]

Hi,

I recently finished my basement at my home. Within a week I noticed very tiny insects on the wall. I only see 1 to 3 at a time. I can't figure out what they are.

Please help me identify them. I attached 2 pictures, one being a close up.

Thanks in advance.

[Paul K]

These are psocids.

[adamcotton]

Psocids are also known as book lice, and feed on fungus, which is generally invisible to us unless it has been growing for a long time. They are generally found in areas of high humidity, such as a basement, and the best way to prevent them is to lower the humidity below 40%.

Adam.

[aribankd]

Thank you both, appreciate it.