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Posted 5 years 9 months ago #51618
My Fukien tea tree was severely infested with aphids and spider mites. But after repotting and constantly removing them as I see them with soil with good drainage( ), now they are almost gone. Once a week I see a bunch of small white insects sitting under the sticky leaf.
Today when I was watering the tree. I see very tiny insects coming up from the soil.
They were of 2 types. One white and thin, and the other was black with a round bottom.
Both were so tiny that I couldn't take pictures of them.

I want to know how to treat them?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Posted 5 years 9 months ago #51625
maybe springtails.
Buts it's hard to tell without a picture.

Check for yourself:


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Posted 5 years 9 months ago #51627
The other bugs may be cubby gnats. Cause for both is keeping the soil too wet.
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Posted 5 years 9 months ago #51639
Hi Auk,

Thank for your reply.
I tried my best to take pictures and videos of the bugs.
If you are able to see them please help with the treatment.
video link below

-Naba
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Posted 5 years 9 months ago #51664
Same reply as to another topic a moment ago:

Water a bit less, let the soil dry between waterings (but do not let it dry out).

Also, remove the pebbles from your mallsai so you can actually see the soil.
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