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Have you seen these little small white bugs in soil? 4 years 3 months ago #54610

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I've got a Japanese Maple sitting in some Bonsai Jack pine bark fines, and noticed these little critters crawling around. Do you know what they are, and if I should attempt to control them? (and if so, how!)

In this photo, they are about 4mm long.

Thanks for your help & experience!

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Have you seen these little small white bugs in soil? 4 years 3 months ago #54615

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Yup, springtails they are.

Better well stolen than badly written myself.. :
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Springtails that infest houseplants are only found in soil that is exceedingly damp or in soil mixes containing high percentages of peat. They feed on decaying roots and fungi and do not harm living plants, but if you have a problem with springtails in houseplants, let the soil dry out and water less frequently.

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Have you seen these little small white bugs in soil? 4 years 3 months ago #55036

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Thanks so much. After your ID - I'd combined slightly peroxided water and letting the soil dry, and they seem to be under control!

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