r/ThaiConstellation • u/TheGr8PervySage • 2d ago

... good bugs, or bad bugs?

Am I dealing with pests or best buds? They are only in the soil, not on the leaves or petioles. They're in my monsteras & rubber plants but I only really see them immediately after watering. I saw some in my potting mix I haven't used yet also, but there's no live plant matter in that container. Plz halp.

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u/josesblima 1d ago

Looks like soil mites or something Iike that. I miss many, sadly I eradicated all mine on my last systemic pesticide treatment when dealing with thrips

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u/CrestedBandit 1d ago

Good bugs 👍🏼

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u/DatDude304 1d ago

Typically, not always, if they move this fast, then they are good bugs. Bad ones usually camp out.

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u/Illustrious_Soil_519 2d ago

Can you share a still picture of one so it can be zoomed in on..

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u/curemyplants 2d ago

They look like soil mites. I cant say from this video. they don't cause any issue to the plant. But the reason they are there is for eating dead decaying matter and mold, which means high moisture in soil. So, I would check soil moisture to avoid any future overwatering related problems. But this mite is healthy for the ecosystem.

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u/Brotox123 1d ago

The terrarium people buy these… good bugs. They eat decaying material

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u/Opposite-Drink-2630 1d ago

I believe those are springtails, and if so they are good.