Are these mealy bugs?

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If so HALP! What do I do? How did it happen inside? #hurricanefern #FernFriends

@I_AM_HOUSEPLANT · Answer

They could be springtails too.

@I_AM_HOUSEPLANT · Answer

First is springtails and second is mealy bugs

@I_AM_HOUSEPLANT · Answer

Springtails tend to eat fungus and mold but don’t harm the plant itself.

@I_AM_HOUSEPLANT · Answer

Most of the time you’re overwatering it your plant make sure the soil is dry before watering then they should go away

@I_AM_HOUSEPLANT · Answer

If you spray them with normal house plant pest spray, it will just force them to go under the soil they’ll still be there though and come back up in a few weeks. from my experience

@I_AM_HOUSEPLANT · Answer

You can also make a trap to help get the bugs away faster:

1. Find a small cup or pot with no drainage.

2. Fill the container with charcoal and a few pieces of rice on top.

3. Place the container near the springtails and add a very tiny amount of water.

I’ve never done this myself but I’ve seen online that it’s the best way to do it.

@I_AM_HOUSEPLANT · Answer

@FirstCeratiola nope! You can take o mixture of rubbing alcohol and water and ether spray it off with a spray bottle or use a cotton  ball.￼

@I_AM_HOUSEPLANT · Answer

If you have neem oil on hand you can use that too

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