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title: "Help!! I just found these little bastards in the soil at the base of…"
description: "Help!! I just found these little bastards in the soil at the base of my Parlor Palm. Where did they come from?? Is it possible my other plants are infected…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lGkwaxtqSjKauQTS6Sx3_A"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Beauty in the wild"
published: "2024-04-13T06:38:37.613375Z"
language: "en"
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# Help!! I just found these little bastards in the soil at the base of…

_Posted by Beauty in the wild on 2024-04-13_

Help!! I just found these little bastards in the soil at the base of my Parlor Palm.  
Where did they come from??

Is it possible my other plants are infected too?  
This plant is currently on its own shelf, but previously was next to another plant.

I’m going to do a full soil strip and soap soak tomorrow to get rid of them and any eggs.  
😣 very concerned and grossed out!  
Please advise.

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## 3 comments

### Hemlock Plants commented on 2024-04-13

My understanding is those actually aren’t a problem. In fact, they’re good for the plant/soil. If you don’t like them you can use some Castile soap diluted in water

#### Beauty in the wild replied on 2024-04-13

Are they millipedes?

#### Hemlock Plants replied on 2024-04-13

Yep

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