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title: "hi! i have some unknown insects living in the draining tray under my…"
description: "hi! i have some unknown insects living in the draining tray under my alocasia pink dragon. they are about a mm in length full grown, shiny and dark gray. this…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/w9G7JK5QQg-AVcnYOYxa6g"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "ila"
published: "2024-03-27T21:13:19.548991Z"
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# hi! i have some unknown insects living in the draining tray under my…

_Posted by ila on 2024-03-27_

hi! i have some unknown insects living in the draining tray under my alocasia pink dragon. they are about a mm in length full grown, shiny and dark gray. this is my first time dealing with pests but i will show you a picture that i think is bug damage.

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ZfDTJaYsBd2Qp6KXNC8prGhnNNcG6oUJLcU0xHggdTo/3ODynfR5S3-quhYG5G6JRA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ZfDTJaYsBd2Qp6KXNC8prGhnNNcG6oUJLcU0xHggdTo/oVwRQ7mjTvCfTv0v6i2v2w.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ZfDTJaYsBd2Qp6KXNC8prGhnNNcG6oUJLcU0xHggdTo/xU1YXffySFuiaE9bw1TMJg.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Jess commented on 2024-03-27

It kind of looks like thrips 😬 google a pic and compare that to your pest.

#### Adian Rankin replied on 2024-03-27

Agreed

#### ila replied on 2024-03-28

lovely😭 thanks

### nosugartonight commented on 2024-03-28

Looks like thrips. Hate those guys. Quarantine that plant and che your other near by babies. Give that one a shower - underside of leafs and any crack or cranny off that plant. Water or insecticidal soap. If water hose her off every few days otherwise follow the directions on your soap. It looks like you’ve caught it early

#### ila replied on 2024-03-28

great😭 thanks for all the info!

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