These tiny pests may enter homes after heavy rainfall. An amphipod requires a specific amount of moisture to live and too much or too little can be fatal. When outdoor environments become too wet, the pests often move inside seeking drier conditions. These creatures are not insects, but are crustaceans and go by their common name “yard shrimp” since their appearance is very shrimp-like. When disturbed in their natural habitat, seeing them jump around may remind someone of