What are these any clue??

[BigMaineyXL]

I watered plants and see these silver/very light yellow back coloured insects running around on top of soil. I think they are springtails but want to be sure. I hope n doubt it's funGus gnat but there is the possibility.

 

[TheTrippyHippie]

pics

 

[BigMaineyXL]

So sorry guys I can't get the vid up.

 

[BigMaineyXL]

But from the giving description any ideas. My plants are healthy still and continuing to flower no problem. Which is 2nd reason I feel they're springtails

 

[BxHaZe87]

could be fungus gnat larvae. without pics were just guessing.

 

[PorterRockwell]

I suggest you look up pictures of the insects that you're concerned it is and try to cross identify

Logic based response

 

[BigMaineyXL]

Sorry been a lil busy.

Hard to get good pics as buggers r always on the move and when I try take soil into my hand they either run around or hop away. Cheeky fellas.

 

[jondamon]

Sorry been a lil busy.

Hard to get good pics as buggers r always on the move and when I try take soil into my hand they either run around or hop away. Cheeky fellas.

2 pics posted look like springtails to me.

Allow a little more dry time between waterings and numbers should dwindle.

Clean up any leaf debris etc.

They aren't harmful, just unsightly.



J

 

[BigMaineyXL]

Well thank you and Bx liking your post must mean he himself feel they are springtails.

Heh yeah I certainly know they're not harmful and show sign of good soil health even though I have only 20% soil abouts in medium. Yes true it's not a sight welcomed in the grow but I'm not complaining. Not anymore with peace of mind. Plus the girls have showed no threatening stress if any at all.

 

[BigMaineyXL]

These r the girls and as u can see the overall plant health is great they are lovely which is why even with the insight knowledge that the insects where more than likely springtails I got absolutely worried. Lol.

 

[BigMaineyXL]

Thank you guys, ones again

 

[BxHaZe87]

the buds are looking good keep it up

 

[BigMaineyXL]

the buds are looking good keep it up

Cheers. Check my replies for a Wembley grow if appreciate some feedback if any lol. I'm on day 45 so near end.

 

[mo841]

I have used straight up hot ass water on bugs in my dirt before with good success. didnt seem to bother the plant as i didnt drench it with the hot water, but if the plants sre fine ide leave it be