Can anyone identify this bug

These bugs fall out of my plants when I move or shake them, finally got a picture of one. They are pretty small little bugs and I've tried and tried to find which bug it is with no luck. There are little white egg like spots on some of the fan leaves too. I initially thought it was powdery mildew, infact I think I did have it a little bit but it was confusing as these white egg things were there too. I've used Neem oil once and I've used eco fungicide and eco oil which is miticide twice

It looks like a flea but idk that would be rare I think.

Seanf610 said:

It looks like a flea but idk that would be rare I think.

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It bounces up when you go to kill it but it doesn't like jump high like a flea & I don't think fleas have antenna like that one does. I do have three dogs and a cat so I suppose it could be but I don't think a flea would want to live on a plant but who knows. Thanks for your input

kill it

slender springtail bug - i think...

I was checking and found this on youtube nematodes but also another uses baking soda not ideal for ph.
Organic Pest Control: Using Beneficial Nematodes to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats and Other Soil Pests

BibbyMcBuds said:

These bugs fall out of my plants when I move or shake them, finally got a picture of one. They are pretty small little bugs and I've tried and tried to find which bug it is with no luck. There are little white egg like spots on some of the fan leaves too. I initially thought it was powdery mildew, infact I think I did have it a little bit but it was confusing as these white egg things were there too. I've used Neem oil once and I've used eco fungicide and eco oil which is miticide twice

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The first pic looks like a springtail. And you said it jumps. Those white spots look like some kind of egg though. So I'm guessing you have multiple bugs. Springtails are not that bad, I'd be more concerned about the white spots.

thcscreener said:

slender springtail bug - i think...

I was checking and found this on youtube nematodes but also another uses baking soda not ideal for ph.
Organic Pest Control: Using Beneficial Nematodes to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats and Other Soil Pests

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Wow thanks for that, I think your right it is a springtail. I'll watch the vid now. Thanks again

Mericat said:

The first pic looks like a springtail. And you said it jumps. Those white spots look like some kind of egg though. So I'm guessing you have multiple bugs. Springtails are not that bad, I'd be more concerned about the white spots.

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I think I do have multiple bugs because every now and then I'll see one of those little white moth like things fly out but only every now and then, I check the plants thoroughly every day and can never actually see anything. I've sprayed the crap out of all of the egg things but then they seem to reappear, probably the whiteflys laying them then flying off and that's why I don't see them on the actual plants. Thanks so much for identifying those little shits for me, I've never heard of a springtail and didn't see any mention of them on the pest lists so I guess that's why I couldn't find which bug it is. So do you think if I keep on with the eco oil & eco fungicide mix it will get rid of whatever is laying those eggs? It seems quite affective for a few days then the white eggs come back. Thanks again

bursto said:

kill it

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I will kill them all

BibbyMcBuds said:

It bounces up when you go to kill it but it doesn't like jump high like a flea & I don't think fleas have antenna like that one does. I do have three dogs and a cat so I suppose it could be but I don't think a flea would want to live on a plant but who knows. Thanks for your input

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There are different types of fleas so I’m not sure if they all jump. All I know is I saw all types of bugs in my garden but ph fixed it as well as nutrients. Could be issue with roots it doesn’t always show by drooping and looking over heated in case that helps.

Seanf610 said:

There are different types of fleas so I’m not sure if they all jump. All I know is I saw all types of bugs in my garden but ph fixed it as well as nutrients. Could be issue with roots it doesn’t always show by drooping and looking over heated in case that helps.

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Yeah i searched it up after you said and there are quite a few types of garden flea. Such gross little things too. I always thought there was only animal fleas, learn something new everyday. I think I do have a pH issue because I've been winging it with nutes and I think I've got lockout because of it. I'm getting an EC meter tomorrow so I'll be able to get it perfect to fix the lockout and pH problems hopefully. If I fix it now I'm hoping I'll still get a good yield. Much appreciated advice thankyou

Springtail. You can use stuff like Lost Coast Plant Therapy or look into nematodes.

calvin.m16 said:

Springtail. You can use stuff like Lost Coast Plant Therapy or look into nematodes.

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The nematodes sort of look gross so I'll go the Lost coast plant therapy I think. Do you think the lil white eggs on the leaves are the springtails or something else?

BibbyMcBuds said:

The nematodes sort of look gross so I'll go the Lost coast plant therapy I think. Do you think the lil white eggs on the leaves are the springtails or something else?

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Could be anything, LCPT will smoke it, use @ 2 oz per gallon if you have a known infection (which you do) and spray bottoms of leaves then tops and all stems, cover everything. Also add a small splash to your water every time as preventative.

It's expensive insurance, but it prevents and cures expensive issues.

calvin.m16 said:

Could be anything, LCPT will smoke it, use @ 2 oz per gallon if you have a known infection (which you do) and spray bottoms of leaves then tops and all stems, cover everything. Also add a small splash to your water every time as preventative.

It's expensive insurance, but it prevents and cures expensive issues.

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I have spent an absolute fortune on my grow so at this point why not but Ive looked in my hydro shop and they didn't have it although they did have a different type then I looked online and no one in Aus seem to have it but I think I can order it from America. When you said expensive I thought you meant like expensive for that type of thing but for our money it's like real expensive lol. While I've got you would you happen to know the right EC value for autoflowers in bloom? I read that it's 0.8 to 1.0, do you think that's right?

calvin.m16 said:

Could be anything, LCPT will smoke it, use @ 2 oz per gallon if you have a known infection (which you do) and spray bottoms of leaves then tops and all stems, cover everything. Also add a small splash to your water every time as preventative.

It's expensive insurance, but it prevents and cures expensive issues.

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Also thankyou very much for your help & answering my questions. Really appreciate it. So good to be able to get on here and get advice from actual growers it's really helped me heaps. Hopefully one day I'll be able to do the same for others.