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Tiny white bugs in soil.

11 years ago

So I have millions of these in my garden right now, they are TINY, and FAST. I also think I have them in my indoor rubber tree. I'm worried they are root munchers. Neem oil application on the rubber tree resulted in mold and they are still in there! I'm not so worried about them outside but if they are a problem I wanna know!

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jean001a
11 years ago
Very difficult to see the details we need.

Suggest you take samples to your county's Extension service office for ID.
kimmq
11 years ago
Where in the world are you? That may be of some help in knowing what you may have. If you are not in the United States, and do not have the Cooperative Extension Service to consult where you are is really important.

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sphinx_face
Original Author
11 years ago
As I said, they are VERY fast and tiny, I'm surprised I got this photo. I've never taken anything to an extension service office. I suppose I should google it, I'm in western washington.
Shelley Coombs
8 years ago
I live in Cannon Beach Oregon and I have seen them as well???
lgteacher
8 years ago
Hard to tell from the photo, but springtails are tiny, move fast, and propagate rapidly.

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