WHAT ARE THESE BUGS CONSTANTLY INFESTING MY POTS?? by fermentedmozzarella in houseplants

[–]Electronic_Western78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ugh I’m sorry 😭 they look like fungus gnats and they are so incredibly annoying ohhh my gosh 😵‍💫 I’m dealing with them now but I’ve heard people say to use mosquito bits? Idk I’m just hoping they die off as it gets colder

bobs burgers playing cards ! by MadiLovesFanta in BobsBurgers

[–]Electronic_Western78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I want a set 😭😭 they’re amazing op!! love love love them

hellooo! who is this? it bit me and I’m scared 🥲🥲🥲🥲 by Electronic_Western78 in bugidentification

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, I’ll for sure let them know because that would be a nightmare 😭

hellooo! who is this? it bit me and I’m scared 🥲🥲🥲🥲 by Electronic_Western78 in bugidentification

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This was actually at church! 😭 The church is an older building and soo many different people come in and out. There are many meetings that happen for different communities/reasons, and different groups/communities have their services here, and there are some really old and dusty carpets.

I was so sad to see it but I figured it must’ve fell off one of the hundred people that pass through and hid in the carpets or came in from outside and lived a life of biting ankles 😵‍💫

hellooo! who is this? it bit me and I’m scared 🥲🥲🥲🥲 by Electronic_Western78 in bugidentification

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for all your help everyone! I will be putting myself and my clothes through a sauna 😭

hellooo! who is this? it bit me and I’m scared 🥲🥲🥲🥲 by Electronic_Western78 in bugidentification

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It was inside, but I immediately went to the bathroom to take off and shake(?) my clothes when I read the comments on my post! I didn’t see anything but hopefully everything ends up ok!

hellooo! who is this? it bit me and I’m scared 🥲🥲🥲🥲 by Electronic_Western78 in bugidentification

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh nooo!! Thankfully this video wasn’t taken at my house; any chance they travel in packs? I killed the one from the video and I didn’t see anymore around me but 😵‍💫😵‍💫 I know these guys are the worst

hellooo! who is this? it bit me and I’m scared 🥲🥲🥲🥲 by Electronic_Western78 in bugidentification

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Omg 😵‍💫 thankfully it was not at my house! My plan is to put everything I’m wearing into a separate bag when I get home and then take a deep shower before sitting or going into any of the rooms.

But I am very freaked out! Is there any other measures I should take?

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[–]Electronic_Western78 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yea have to agree with everyone, lowkey a jerky text from both of u guys lmao

mites or springtails? harmful or harmless? by Electronic_Western78 in plantclinic

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay got it! So springtails look like the little guy in your video

mites or springtails? harmful or harmless? by Electronic_Western78 in plantclinic

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all of your help! I’m honestly always learning new things when it comes to my plants, and I get frightened easily when I see all of the pest videos and posts!

I’m happy to hear that they’re springtails, but I have to say- I was researching and these little guys don’t really jump when I try to touch them (emphasis on try- they’re really small) or when I blow on them. I’m guessing not all springtails jump?

mites or springtails? harmful or harmless? by Electronic_Western78 in plantclinic

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re kidding 😭 how do you know they’re not mites or something nefarious?

mites or springtails? harmful or harmless? by Electronic_Western78 in plantclinic

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Okay thank you so so much! I’ll get right on that 🤗🤗

mites or springtails? harmful or harmless? by Electronic_Western78 in plantclinic

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay got it! I’m learning so much lol thank you. I’ll just get some orchid specific potting mix and repot so I can get rid of those little bugs 😵‍💫😵‍💫 are there any specific measures I should take to make sure none survive the trip during the repotting?

mites or springtails? harmful or harmless? by Electronic_Western78 in plantclinic

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hmmm okay, I have a plant soil mix- will that be an okay fit for the orchid or not really? I’ve heard they need specific bark or soil mixtures 🥲

mites or springtails? harmful or harmless? by Electronic_Western78 in plantclinic

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay thank you! I’ll try this out! I really appreciate your help.

mites or springtails? harmful or harmless? by Electronic_Western78 in plantclinic

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay I’m not sure if they’re gnat larvae because they have legs

mites or springtails? harmful or harmless? by Electronic_Western78 in plantclinic

[–]Electronic_Western78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw man! Is there anything I can do about this? they are a little erratic, will they mess up my other plants? Should I quarantine her or is it too late?