--- title: "Hi guys! (New plant mom here) I was watering my neon pothos when I…" description: "Hi guys! (New plant mom here) I was watering my neon pothos when I noticed these little bumps and saw that it had a few bugs (kinda looked like translucent…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/65760e13f9c78f2751d5aa17" community: "Planet Pothos" author: "Plant Princess" published: "2023-12-10T19:14:27.489Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5aQCqzG3tZh-bB4G-7-YsKkS6buU67bRNrBauaxzZEQ/ee03aa11a1e34c4d824c6b8e7a77c6f8.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Planet Pothos](https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w.md) # Hi guys! (New plant mom here) I was watering my neon pothos when I… _Posted by Plant Princess on 2023-12-10_ Hi guys! (New plant mom here) I was watering my neon pothos when I noticed these little bumps and saw that it had a few bugs (kinda looked like translucent caterpillars) at the bottom of the drainage pot. Should I take them off?? Or is it new growth?? Are these eggs?? Help!!!! I will take any tips and tricks. Thank you!! (Edit: I got a picture of the bug that came out of the pot! Can someone tell me what kind of bug this is?? Should I be worried? lol ) ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5aQCqzG3tZh-bB4G-7-YsKkS6buU67bRNrBauaxzZEQ/ee03aa11a1e34c4d824c6b8e7a77c6f8.webp?size=large) ## 10 comments ### tree muncher 27 ★ commented on 2023-12-10 The bumps on the stem are part of the plant. They’re just the start of aerial roots :) Can I see a photo of whatever is at the bottom of the pot? Sounds like it’s just roots but I can’t be sure without a photo. #### Plant Princess replied on 2023-12-10 Found one! ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5aQCqzG3tZh-bB4G-7-YsKkS6buU67bRNrBauaxzZEQ/1ebf222638154aadbcdb9b48ab274fb3.webp?size=large) #### tree muncher 27 ★ replied on 2023-12-10 oh weird! No clue what that is, but next watering day try watering with diluted hydrogen peroxide, it should kill any bug eggs in the soil. #### Plant Princess replied on 2023-12-10 Today is water day actually! How much hydrogen should I add to the water?? #### tree muncher 27 ★ replied on 2023-12-10 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 3 parts water is what works for me. ### Plant Princess commented on 2023-12-10 Thank you!! I actually picked the bugs out and threw them away/killed them they were crawling out from under the holes. Would you be able to tell me if I have a thrips problem? Just noticed this leaf. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5aQCqzG3tZh-bB4G-7-YsKkS6buU67bRNrBauaxzZEQ/c675e8ac704f4061bde6217ba22c9bca.webp?size=large) #### tree muncher 27 ★ replied on 2023-12-10 I’ve never dealt with thrips myself so I can’t be sure, but compared to other pictures online, that does look like thrip damage :( #### Plant Princess replied on 2023-12-10 Dang it, ok thanks for your help!! #### tree muncher 27 ★ replied on 2023-12-10 no problem! and good luck 😔 ### Megan commented on 2023-12-14 It looks like a symphylan to me. --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_