Bug infestation
- Thread starter iliketrees
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Wires_Guy_wires
Imperial Masterpiece
I don't recognize these critters, but they seem to be living on top of the soil, which isn't problematic.
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Some sort of fly larvae. They are helping convert the organic fertiliser into plant useable compounds. I'm pretty sure they will not do any damage to your tree.
I am concerned about how wet the soil appears to be. Constant wet soil can kill roots and then the entire tree. The larvae are probably related to the soil being way too wet for long periods.
Wet soil for a few days or a week is no problem but try to allow the soil to get almost dry (check below the surface) before watering.
I am concerned about how wet the soil appears to be. Constant wet soil can kill roots and then the entire tree. The larvae are probably related to the soil being way too wet for long periods.
Wet soil for a few days or a week is no problem but try to allow the soil to get almost dry (check below the surface) before watering.
iliketrees
Sapling
Unfortunately they seem to come up to the surface of the soil when wet.
iliketrees
Sapling
Thanks for your response! It’s been raining pretty hard for about a week here. It had just finished raining about 5 minutes before I took this pic. We are entering into a big heat wave now so should be drying out more! Hopefully that will help.
Attmos
Chumono
Those things are freaky looking, lol.
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iliketrees
Sapling
Haha I'm definitely not a fan of them.
NeedlesAndLeaves
Shohin
There are a lot of them, which looks a bit unusual. The soil looks very wet judging from only this picture.
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iliketrees
Sapling
Just put it in my profile (PA). Agree it is unusual I’ve never seen these before with my other trees. Also it’s been raining hard for the past couple days and I snapped this pic just after it had been raining. They do seem mainly concentrated on the fertilizer but seem to surface more when it is wet/rains.
Wires_Guy_wires
Imperial Masterpiece
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Harmless. The water probably forces them out of the soil because they experience drowning. Enjoy the free percolation treatment!
But do register that you saw it to the USDA; it's not a native animal.
Harmless. The water probably forces them out of the soil because they experience drowning. Enjoy the free percolation treatment!
But do register that you saw it to the USDA; it's not a native animal.
iliketrees
Sapling
Interesting! I think you’re right after looking at some pics. Thank you! Will report.
