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Veronica

Does anyone know what these pests are? I’ve been fighting off a gnat infestation for a few weeks but I’ve noticed these on one of my pots. I’m not sure what it is. They’re very tiny, but definitely alive and moving. I haven’t seen them anywhere else on the plant other than the pot and I haven’t seen them on any other plants. Anyone know what they are?

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  1. happysoxdonkey

    I think those are mealy bugs. I would isolate the plant immediately from other plants.

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    • Veronica

      Thanks! I thought they might be too, since there is an area of white spots that could be waxy. And I’ve isolated the plant.

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  2. Nunyabzwx

    They don't look like mealy bugs to me. Maybe whiteflies. But I'm not sure. That's weird they aren't on your plant. I'd take that thing outside and repot the plant and throw the pot away..

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  3. Melody

    They might be baby fungal gnats. I would repot immediately and isolate from the rest of your plant.

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  4. Veronica

    Yeah, definitely both possibilities. I’ll repot and isolate ASAP. Thanks!

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