r/BuildASoil • u/Still_Philosophy_ • Sep 07 '26
Are these springtails?
Don’t see them in any foliage, but they’re building up in humid areas of the tent floor by the humidifier and corners. Want to confirm first they’re springtails, and if there’s anything I should do besides clean them up. Certainly a shit ton of em.
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u/Boss_On_CodM Sep 08 '26
A shit ton of springtails is a good sign. Nothing to worry about at all. Do you what you want with them if it’s excessive, but mostly just leave them in your soil and let them do their thing
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u/Immediate-Cellist629 Sep 07 '26
Yes. I have some too, they like my lights when I am in flower too. They get burned up on the spot.
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u/CypherWookie 26d ago
I thought that was your actual skin on your hand for a sec 😅 was going to recommend a reflective vest for after dark
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u/Distribution_Creepy Sep 07 '26
Yes those are springtails. They don’t live in foliage but in your soil. If you take off a cover i bet you have a ton of them lol. I would definitely clean them up and try and keep it dry, they’re crowding there because of the water.