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title: "Saw a couple of these guys in my Coleus soil. What are they and what…"
description: "Saw a couple of these guys in my Coleus soil. What are they and what should I do!? 😬 Help please!"
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published: "2024-05-05T15:44:41.732415Z"
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# Saw a couple of these guys in my Coleus soil. What are they and what…

_Posted by Ctut on 2024-05-05_

Saw a couple of these guys in my Coleus soil. What are they and what should I do!? 😬 Help please!

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## 2 comments

### TheCrazyPlantLaidy commented on 2024-05-05

I’m pretty sure they are centipedes. What you should do is get rid of the soil on the plant and repot it as soon as possible because it can eat away at the roots and at the base of the leaves.

### S.R commented on 2024-05-05

Centipedes and millipedes are usually considered beneficial and a sign of healthy soil! They are natural predators of other pests like mites, gnats and will also feed on dead plant material etc. and do not harm your plant.

The usual technique for removing insects hiding in the soil: soaking! Fill a bucket with soapy water and immerse the pot (and therefore the root ball) in it. Let it sit completely submerged for 15 to 30 minutes, then take it out of the water and let it drain.

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