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White insects in soil - Chinese elm

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Posted 4 years 11 months ago #58697
Just watered my bonsai and realised there was something moving about in the soil. Upon closer inspection it was small white insects, which after a bit of reading I think may be springtails. I’ve read this may be from the soil being too damp, so I might let the soil dry out a little more before watering, but should I also apply some insecticide in the mean time? Thanks
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Posted 4 years 11 months ago #58698
Nah, just let them be. All my pots have insects in them. Part of life, plants and gardens.
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Posted 4 years 11 months ago #58708
Springtails are not insects. I doubt that insecticide Will work. Havent tried it thou.
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