Springtails. They eat organic matter in the soil and sometimes even eggs of pests. They can also help to aerate the soil.
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Put a giant wolf spider in there.
No_Fun_5534
You could put some in your others plants if you have any since they are just springtails
NarrowNefariousness6
Springtails. They’re friends, but that’s a lot!
EarthenMama
Springtails are nifty little creatures. Granted, it’s maybe a bit alarming to see THAT many all at once, but they do good work. Since that’s a raised bed, some of them could be moved (oh fun, a big scoop of springtails!). There might not be enough for all of them to eat there. One thing I don’t know: will they turn on “green” matter if there’s not enough for them to eat? I know pill bugs will do that. Anyway, they’re good. They’ll be happy with a piece of wood that’s kept slightly moist, and you’ll never see them again, because they’ll be underneath it 🙂
magical-colors
Funny, I’ve got them for the first time. Good to know they’re not bad. Phew!
HESONEOFTHEMRANGERS
Kamalaites! They ruin everything they come in contact with. Burn with fire
SnooRevelations7128
Real life sparkles!
Putrid_Extension_661
I think I have those in my potato plants. But nowhere near that many. I see movement when I water. My potatoes are in a large fabric pot.
ColeWorlGreedy
Bender Rodriguez
RenegadeGarden
This makes me itch
California_ocean
Ha! We call them glitter bugs. They like to party in your soil while you toil. Party on dudes!
PBJnFritos
Enhance!
Rude_Ad_3915
If there’s that many, there’s an imbalance that they are taking care of. When they’ve resolved it, they won’t be there anymore. Try not to think of yourself as the main character.
Saddawghours
springtails!!! so good for plants!
lilfrenfren
Springtails. They are cleanup crew and beneficial. They are active when environment is moist. Leave them be there’s no harm! People who have reptiles as pets like to buy them and put them in their bioactive enclosures so they will clean up organic waste.
daisygirl3
Thank you for posting this! I posted last summer wtf the last question and got no response… so I panicked and diatomaceous earthed the poor buddies, lol. Now I feel so bad!
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That is not mold
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Springtails. They eat organic matter in the soil and sometimes even eggs of pests. They can also help to aerate the soil.
Put a giant wolf spider in there.
You could put some in your others plants if you have any since they are just springtails
Springtails. They’re friends, but that’s a lot!
Springtails are nifty little creatures. Granted, it’s maybe a bit alarming to see THAT many all at once, but they do good work. Since that’s a raised bed, some of them could be moved (oh fun, a big scoop of springtails!). There might not be enough for all of them to eat there. One thing I don’t know: will they turn on “green” matter if there’s not enough for them to eat? I know pill bugs will do that. Anyway, they’re good. They’ll be happy with a piece of wood that’s kept slightly moist, and you’ll never see them again, because they’ll be underneath it 🙂
Funny, I’ve got them for the first time. Good to know they’re not bad. Phew!
Kamalaites! They ruin everything they come in contact with. Burn with fire
Real life sparkles!
I think I have those in my potato plants. But nowhere near that many. I see movement when I water. My potatoes are in a large fabric pot.
Bender Rodriguez
This makes me itch
Ha! We call them glitter bugs. They like to party in your soil while you toil. Party on dudes!
Enhance!
If there’s that many, there’s an imbalance that they are taking care of. When they’ve resolved it, they won’t be there anymore. Try not to think of yourself as the main character.
springtails!!! so good for plants!
Springtails. They are cleanup crew and beneficial. They are active when environment is moist. Leave them be there’s no harm! People who have reptiles as pets like to buy them and put them in their bioactive enclosures so they will clean up organic waste.
Thank you for posting this! I posted last summer wtf the last question and got no response… so I panicked and diatomaceous earthed the poor buddies, lol. Now I feel so bad!
My kid read the caption as fungal gyats
Actual springtails
It’s the skin of a killer, Bella
Tiny paparazzi by the looks of it.
Springtails. Too much moisture.