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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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# Saw a couple of these guys in my Coleus soil. What are they and what…

_Ctutさんが2024-05-05に投稿しました_

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

![1件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Gu-eZwc73-WKyA3DOp0y0J-t-SoNWt9qXdATTSE0DZQ/nGx2hpK8S2uQ5U0gLWaJ3g.webp?size=large)

## 2件のコメント

### TheCrazyPlantLaidyさんが2024-05-05にコメントしました

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さんが2024-05-05にコメントしました

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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