I use autopot and noticed a massive infestation of springtails in each tray. The plants are just about finished so im not to worried but I was wondering if there is something I could put in the res to kill them. Also do they lay eggs? Would it be a better idea to harvest then spray insecticide in each tray.
Springtails
- Thread starter Beesbuds
- Start date
coreywebster
Well-Known Member
They aren't harmful but love constant moist areas.
You could pour some h2o2 in each tray if you really want to
You could pour some h2o2 in each tray if you really want to
Hundreds of them though
Star Dog
Well-Known Member
A few drops of wetting agent or dish soap and they'll fall straight through the surface and drown as there's no surface tension with them added.
Fwiw they're beneficial to have around and cause no problems.
I've read they eat decaying matter, spores and bacteria and shit out fertiliser.
Fwiw they're beneficial to have around and cause no problems.
I've read they eat decaying matter, spores and bacteria and shit out fertiliser.
Cool picture
UnknownRemedy
Well-Known Member
No harm done though. They stay where the water is at and do good work.