Tiny bugs on African Violet pots

[The Welch Chickens]

This morning I was adding water to my “self watering” African Violet pots and found tiny bugs inside the bottom pot. The violets (there are 2; both have bugs) had drank all the water, so the pot was relatively dry. When I filled the pot with water, the bugs floated to the top, where they started jumping like fleas.

What are they and how can I kill them?

 

[MysteryChicken]

This morning I was adding water to my “self watering” African Violet pots and found tiny bugs inside the bottom pot. The violets (there are 2; both have bugs) had drank all the water, so the pot was relatively dry. When I filled the pot with water, the bugs floated to the top, where they started jumping like fleas.

What are they and how can I kill them?

Those are common, & harmless. I don't remember what their name is, but are dubbed Snow Fleas.(Not Really Fleas)

 

[MysteryChicken]

They're a Species of dark blue spring tail. That's what it is.

 

[The Welch Chickens]

Those are common, & harmless. I don't remember what their name is, but are dubbed Snow Fleas.(Not Really Fleas)

They're a Species of dark blue spring tail. That's what it is.

Ok!

Any more commentary is still welcome

 

[MysteryChicken]

Ok!

Any more commentary is still welcome

They feed on decomposing plant matter.

 

[The Welch Chickens]

They feed on decomposing plant matter.

Good to know! I was a bit worried since they looked so much like fleas... more so because I have a cat lol

 

[MysteryChicken]

Good to know! I was a bit worried since they looked so much like fleas... more so because I have a cat lol

They don't look like Fleas, but could to the untrained eyes.

 

[The Welch Chickens]

They don't look like Fleas, but could to the untrained eyes.
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I can see that now thanks to the photo. I couldn't see the legs (or even the body shape) when looking at them

Thanks for your help!

 

[MysteryChicken]

I can see that now thanks to the photo. I couldn't see the legs (or even the body shape) when looking at them

Thanks for your help!

You're welcome.

 

[The Welch Chickens]

I ended up putting some bug killer in the water they were floating in, which killed them. I don't mind a few if they're harmless, but an infestation would be a pain.