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MrGreen92
MrGreen92started grow question 10 months ago
What are these and do I need to address it? I'm a couple of weeks in to my grow and just spotted these little critters when I was cleaning my run off saucers. I'm guessing there's more inside the soil are they harmful to my plants?
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m0use
m0useanswered grow question 10 months ago
Springtails is the common name and they are a net positive to soil life. its said if you have them its a good sign of healthy soil. add em into your compost pile to help t break down. They eat decaying matter and then shit it out making frass or insect poop. it in turn feeds the plants. If their population becomes to much and you dislike them. they can be eliminated with nematodes or BTi. But again, they are a good addition. place the ones in the runoff in some house plants. or outdoor in the compost/garden. Good Luck!
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SmokingTiki
SmokingTikianswered grow question 10 months ago
These are arthropods called "Protaphorura". I always get a lot of them in my soil very soon in the grows. But from what I found on the internet and experienced, they are harmless so don't worry and leave them be 😎 They also exist in grey/brown color and jump out of the soil when you water it. If you are interested and want more info, see week 9 and 15 of my diary growdiaries.com/diaries/182640-grow-journal-by-smokingtiki/week/1060078. Good luck with your grow 👊
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