Pest ID

[AnIsleAteHer]

Hey guys, I was hoping you could help me ID these pests from my horrible pictures. I've had fungus gnats for a while and I associated these buggers with them but I wanted to make sure. I'm germinating my first nep seeds and I want to keep them as safe as possible. I can try to get better pics later but im afraid they probably wont be much better.

 

[fredg]

Is this better? It's a Springtail

 

[AnIsleAteHer]

Thats definitely it! I actually ID'd these in the past but its been so long. Thanks.

 

[Swagalotus]

If anything springtails will keep your seeds safer since the springtails eat mold. I even started a springtail culture to feed my drosera!

 

[DragonsEye]

Excellent photo, Fred! One of yours?

 

[NemJones]

I also find springtails extra important with seedlings because they feed them too.
Good luck m8

 

[fredg]

Excellent photo, Fred! One of yours?

Unfortunately on this occasion , no.

I've never seen any of them on my plants.

 

[curtisconners]

Look up vivarium supplies you should be able to find some for sale if you really want some.

 

[fredg]

I've managed to grow the plants for 30+ years without them so I think I'll pass.

 

[curtisconners]

Ok, just a thought.