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translucent pest in soil
AlpAge_Cino
started grow question 2y ago
Hi, last watering I've seen tiny translucent insects (about 1 mm) emerging from the soil. They are fast and can jump like a flea. I assume they live in soil. What are these little monsters, should I worry about them and what should I do ? TIA
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caffeine
answered grow question 2y ago
Either Springtails or White mites imho, kinda need a better pic but from the color that seems most likely.
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PurelySly
answered grow question 2y ago
Probably some type of soil mite, wouldn't worry about it.
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