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title: "Every time I move my plants on my windowsill there seems to be white…"
description: "Every time I move my plants on my windowsill there seems to be white small bugs underneath the pots. I wipe them away and the plants themselves are fine and…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/648df9ce4c365f4a3124c365"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jo"
published: "2023-06-17T18:22:06.506Z"
language: "en"
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# Every time I move my plants on my windowsill there seems to be white…

_Posted by Jo on 2023-06-17_

Every time I move my plants on my windowsill there seems to be white small bugs underneath the pots. I wipe them away and the plants themselves are fine and not riddled with pests. I’m so confused as to what it might be. This only happens in the summer when my windows are open. Any ideas?

## 4 comments

### Jordan M commented on 2023-06-17

Maybe spider mites

### Danika commented on 2023-06-17

Maybe mealy bugs

### Erica commented on 2023-06-17

Maybe springtails or something similar? They feed on decaying plant matter (but not live plants, usually)

#### Jo replied on 2023-06-18

Okay definitely THESE. So weird! Thank you!

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