Springtails

Identification: Tiny white or light-colored insects living in soil.

Symptoms: Not typically harmful, but large populations may damage roots.

Control:

• Let Soil Dry: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

• Diatomaceous Earth (DE): Dust soil with DE to kill springtails.

• Beneficial Nematodes: Release Steinernema feltiae to control larvae.

• Companion Plants: Plant lavender or rosemary to repel springtails.