Goes anyone know anything about *SOIL PESTS*?

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tulip523 Hackettstown, NJ(Zone 6a) Jul 28, 2004

I saw these little white things moving around in my potted verbena. I only saw two moving around in the soil but I'm sure there's more. I found a link which called them soil pests. According to the article they can damage a plant but that's all the info that was given. Please Help. Thank You.

Also I have lambs ear and it has been doing great til recently. It's been raining alot so I brought it inside. It has drooped! When there were a few humid days here in zone 6 she drooped and I brought her in where it was air conditioned and she imediately perked up. But she seems to stay in a sad state of affairs. Please advice me on what to do....I don't want this plant to die. Thanks

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PanamonCreel Celaya, Mexico(Zone 10a) Jul 28, 2004

There can be many critters in the soil but most are beneficial. Most of these critters feed of decomposing organic matter and may occur due to the existing organic material in the soil but also may occur if plants are unhealthy and for example feed off rotted roots caused from overwatering.
Sorry but thats all I can tell you.

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plantnutz Austell, GA(Zone 7a) Jul 28, 2004

Lambs ears like it hot and dry.

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tulip523 Hackettstown, NJ(Zone 6a) Jul 29, 2004

Thanks for the replies. I guess that's what is wrong with my lambs ears because it's been raining and not real hot. I hope these little tiny bugs in the soil are friendly. So far the plant is fine. Thanks again.

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